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1
History -
Malta became a republic in this year...
1974
1873
1773
1957
2
History -
When did the Republic of Yugoslavia dissolve?
1893
1934
1992
1975
3
Misc -
True or False: The Vikings were the first to discover America
Wait, didn't the Phoenicians discover it first?
False
True
4
Misc -
Which of the following is the 2nd smallest country in the world?
Russia
Borneo
Monaco
Vatican City
5
Geographical Features/Monuments -
Where do the Sutro Baths lie?
Canada
Oregon
California
Sumatra
6
Mottoes -
Which of the following is not a national motto (some are translated)?
God is great
One for all, all for one
Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand
No force shall ever deter our constitution
7
Capitals -
What is the capital of Nebraska?
Lansing
Norfolk
Milagro
Lincoln
8
Capitals -
What is the capital of South Africa?
Pretoria
All answers listed are correct
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
9
Geographical Features/Monuments -
What lies in the Danakil Depression in northeastern Ethiopia?
A giant monument made of salt
The Dallol Sulfur Springs
The remains of an Italian salt mining town
All answers listed are correct
10
Vexillology -
All Nordic countries share this symbol on their flags (except for Greenland)...
A sword
A viking helmet
Two horizontal stripes
Two stripes forming a slightly off-center cross
11
Mottoes -
What is the motto of the US?
*Bald Eagle Screeching*
The world's melting pot
In god we trust
E Pluribus Unum
12
History -
When did Eritrea gain independence?
1984
1876
1993
2004
13
Vocabulary -
Define Cartographer:
Someone who adds the details to a map
"As a communist, I don't accept your filthy gold"
A person who draws or produces maps
Any person who likes studying maps
14
History -
What year was America's independence as a country recognized?
1777
1849
1683
1776
15
Mottoes -
Which country has the longest motto?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium
Egypt
Burkina Faso
16
Geographical Features/Monuments -
True or False: Malta has 3 main islands...
False
True
17
Geographical Features/Monuments -
Which of the following is an island in Indonesia?
New Caledonia
Praia
French Polynesia
Jakarta
18
Vexillology -
The following flag is of...
Ireland
Italy
India
Côte d'Ivoire
19
Vexillology -
The emblem in the middle of the Indian flag represents...
Live in truth
Work tirelessly
All answers listed are correct
Change is dynamic
20
Vocabulary -
Define Balkanization:
Yugoslavia should have remained one country
The division of a continent into ethnic regions
The detachment of dependent states from their mother country
The separation of a country into mutually hostile regions
21
Capitals -
What is the capital of Western Sahara?
Tifariti
Laayoune
No capitals are officially recognized
Kigali
22
Misc -
This country is flanked by Austria to the east and Switzerland to the west...
Vaduz
Slovenia
Lichtenstein
Monaco
23
Vocabulary -
Define Demonym:
The name of people hailing from a county
The name given to the natives of a country
Common words used by people
A specific form of democracy
24
Capitals -
What is the capital of Kuwait?
Thimphu
Dili
Kuwait City
Kuala Lumpur
25
Vocabulary -
Define Toponym:
The select name designated to a palace
ă̶̢̬̖̰̘̇̂́̀͂̈a̸̛̗͖͎̠̯͑̈̔͌̈́̀͝a̶̛̻͓̹͂̆̀̽̆a̵̢̺̹̬͈̯̼̳̩̭̰ă̶̢̬̖̰̘
The name given to a location
The geographical features of a location
26
Vexillology -
The following flag is of...
Ohio
LIbya
Cyprus
Pennsylvania
27
Misc -
Which of the following is a US research center in Antarctica?
Brockton
All of the above
Amundsen-Scott
Brown
28
Vocabulary -
Define Capital:
Two answers listed are correct
The most important city in country/state
The official seat of government of a country/state
The city that has the largest population in a country/state
29
Mottoes -
Name the motto of either France or Spain
Crescit Eundo
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Unité-Progrès-Justice
Plus Ultra
30
History -
When was the world's first and oldest republic created?
1792
1864
301 BCE
1649
31
Capitals -
What was the first capital of the US?
Philadelphia
New York City
Plymouth
Sacramento
32
Vexillology -
The following flag is of...
Burkina Faso
Benin
Malta
Seychelles
33
Misc -
Which of the following is a former French colony/territory?
Burkina Faso
America
French Polynesia
Georgia
34
Mottoes -
True or False: Brazil's motto is inscribed on its flag...
False
True
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Geographical Features/Monuments -
Where is Hadrian's Wall?
Italy
China
Spain
England
