Welcome to the First Middle School Academic WorldQuest Competition 2007

1. Welcome to the First Middle SchoolAcademic WorldQuestCompetition 2007 Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

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5. How to Play… • All the questions are multiple choice • You have 30 seconds for each question once the moderator has finished reading it • Team captains circle the selection on the answer sheet • There are 10 rounds of 10 questions Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

6. Scoring • 1 Point for each right answer • No Penalty for wrong answers • If there is a tie for first place, a sudden death tie-breaker will be played Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

7. Academic WorldQuest Round 1 Countries Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

8. What is Nigeria’s most popular religion? Academic WorldQuest A. Christian B. Muslim C. Jewish D. Buddhist Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

9. 2. Trade with the U.S. and Canada has tripled in Mexico since 1994. What is the leading cause of the increase in trade with these countries? Academic WorldQuest A. WTO B. NAFTA C. NAACP D. OAS Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

10. 3. The Baltic Sea does not border which country? Academic WorldQuest A. Estonia B. Latvia C. Finland D. Belarus Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

11. 4. What river partially forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia? Academic WorldQuest A. Limpopo B. Orange C. Zambezi D. Upper Nile Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

12. 5. The new name of the city is Mumbai, what is the previous name? Academic WorldQuest A. Madras B. Agra C. Bombay D. Delhi Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

13. 6. The Mekong River does NOT flow through which country? Academic WorldQuest A. Cambodia B. Vietnam C. Malaysia D. Laos Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

14. 7. What country is land locked from any ocean or sea? Academic WorldQuest A. Belgium B. Croatia C. Romania D. Austria Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

15. 8. The ancient Mayan Great Plaza of Tikal is located in which country? Academic WorldQuest A. Mexico B. Belize C. Guatemala D. Honduras Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

16. 9. What is the Capital of Peru? Academic WorldQuest A. Arequipa B. Lima C. Tacna D. Cuzco Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

17. 10. Why does the U.S. maintain its ban on trade with Cuba? Academic WorldQuest • A. Cuba seized U.S. owned businesses • Cuba tried to place missiles on the • island in the 1960s • Cuba repeatedly sent troops to Africa to • counter U.S. interests • Cuba has refused to renounce its • nuclear ambitions Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

18. Round 2 Monuments and Landmarks Academic WorldQuest Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

19. 1. The 'Arch' built in St. Louis is a memorial to: Academic WorldQuest A. Daniel Boone B. A Civil War battle C. The people who braved the hazards of the frontier in populating the West D. Mark Twain’s popularizing of life on the Mississippi River. Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

20. 2. The United States Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in: Academic WorldQuest A. Arlington, VA B. Washington, D.C. C. New York City D. San Francisco Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

21. 3. Stonehenge is a circular setting of large stones believed to have been erected around 2200 BC by: Academic WorldQuest A. Ancient Egyptians B. The Mayans C. Ancient inhabitants of England D. Persians Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

22. 4. The Tomb of US President Ulysses S. Grant is located in: Academic WorldQuest A. Washington, DC B. New York City C. Arlington, VA D. Cleveland, OH Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

23. 5. Which of the following U.S. presidents is not represented in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial? Academic WorldQuest A. George Washington B. Thomas Jefferson C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Abraham Lincoln Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

24. 6. The largest free standing statue in the world, “Motherland Calls,” commemorates a military triumph in what country? Academic WorldQuest • Germany • France • Sweden • Russia Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

25. 7. This famous Opera House is a landmark in what city and country? Academic WorldQuest A. Sydney, Australia B. Oslo, Norway C. Tokyo, Japan D. Vancouver, Canada Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

26. 8. This famous ancient ruin − Machu Picchu −is located in what country? Academic WorldQuest A. Switzerland B. Chile C. Peru D. Columbia Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

27. 9. What is NOT true of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Academic WorldQuest • It is the Bell Tower of the cathedral in • Pisa, Italy. • It was built to lean at an angle in order • to attract tourists. • C. It is over 800 years old. • D. It only leans to a 15 degree angle. Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

28. 10. What is NOT true of ‘The Great Wall’ of China? Academic WorldQuest • A. It took about 2000 years to build. • It is the longest human-made structure • since it stretches for 4000 miles. • C. It separates China from India. • It is the largest human-made structure • ever built in terms of surface area and • mass. Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

29. Round 3 People in the News Academic WorldQuest Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

30. 1. Erik Prince is the founder of ‘Blackwater’. Is he CEO of --- ? Academic WorldQuest A. an international monetary fund B. a security company C. an oil concern D. a detective agency Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

31. 2. Which of these men is ruling a democratic country without being elected by the people? Academic WorldQuest A. Sarkozy B. Putin C. Brown D. Musharraf Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

32. 3. Known as the “world’s quietest clown” he died very recently. Who was he? Academic WorldQuest A. ‘Bobo’ B. Jerry Lewis C. Charlie Chaplin D. Marcel Marceau Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

33. 4. “The Saffron Revolution” took place in which country? Academic WorldQuest • Thailand • Myanmar • C. Bangladesh • D. Singapore Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

34. 5. To whom was the Nobel Prize for Literature 2007 awarded? Academic WorldQuest • Doris Lessing • Bob Woodward • Margaret Thatcher • Vice-President Gore Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

35. 6. Which recent visitor to the US was refused permission by NY authorities to visit ‘Ground Zero”? Academic WorldQuest • Mugabe • Ahmadinejad • Calderon • Putin Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

36. 7. Which United Nations representative recently brought about a temporary peace agreement in Myanmar? Academic WorldQuest • Koffi Annan • Ibrahim Gambari • Dalai Lama • Benazir Bhutto Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

37. 8. What religious sect is Nuri al-Maliki from? Academic WorldQuest A. Sunni B. Shiite C. Christian D. Kurd Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

38. 9. This Democratic candidate for President opposes the war in Iraq and has been open to slight criticism for no longer wearing an American flag lapel pin and for recently forgetting to properly salute the flag. Academic WorldQuest A. John Edwards B. Hillary Clinton C. Barack Obama D. Chris Dodd Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

39. 10. Two bomb blasts struck this person’s motorcade just hours after arrival in Karachi, killing 139 people and sending a warning to him/her not to run for office. Academic WorldQuest • Muhammad Chaudhry • Nawaz Sharif • Benazir Bhutto • D Pervez Musharraf Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

40. Round 4 World Wars Academic WorldQuest Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

41. 1. Who were the Axis Powers in World War II? Academic WorldQuest A. Russia, Germany, Austria, Hungary B. Japan, China and India C. Japan, Russia and France D. Italy, Germany and Japan Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

42. 2. In both World War I and World War II the United States was an ally of ____? Academic WorldQuest A. Japan B. England C. Italy D. Turkey Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

43. 3. World War I was partially triggered by the assassination of which person in the Balkan city of Sarajevo? Academic WorldQuest • Franz Joseph • Ferdinand I • the German Kaiser • Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

44. 4. One of Germany's allies in World War I was Academic WorldQuest A. Belgium B. The Ottoman Empire C. Russia D. Poland Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

45. 5. The U.S. entered World War I after the Germans sank an ocean liner with American passengers, the _______ . Academic WorldQuest • Queen Mary • B. Titanic • C. Berengaria • D. Lusitania Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

46. 6. The agreement between Germany and the victorious allies following World War I is known as the Treaty of ____ . Academic WorldQuest A. Verdun B. Paris C. Poitiers D. Versailles Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

47. 7. On June 6, 1944, Allied armies invaded Nazi-occupied Europe, landing on the beaches of ____. Academic WorldQuest A. Dunkirk B. Provence C. Normandy D. Belgium Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

48. 8. Who was the president of the U.S. during most of World War II? Academic WorldQuest A. Dwight D. Eisenhower B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Harry S. Truman D. John F. Kennedy Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

49. 9. On Sept. 1, 1939 England declared war on Germany – beginning WWII – due to Germany’s invasion of which country? Academic WorldQuest A. Belgium B. France C. Austria D. Poland Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”

50. 10. The first atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The second was dropped on ____. Academic WorldQuest A. Osaka B. Kyoto C. Tokyo D. Nagasaki Sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs “Promoting Global Awareness”