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1
The
Roman Republic
was replaced by the
Roman Empire
after the rise of
Julius Caesar
Augustus (Octavian)
Alexander the Great
Nero
2
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada, a member of the G7?
Andrew Scheer
Stephen Harper
Pierre Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
3
Which country rejoined the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, reversing its previous withdrawal decision in 2020?
Brazil
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
4
The world's largest fish market is located in what capital city?
Asunción, Paraguay
Canberra, Australia
Tokyo, Japan
Mexico City, Mexico
5
What's the largest capital in the world?
Beijing
Moscow
Mexico city
Tokyo
6
Which of these countries is NOT part of the BRICS group, a bloc of emerging economies with influence in global trade?
Brazil
Japan
Russia
India
7
In ancient Greece, the
Peloponnesian War
was fought between:
Macedon and Persia
Rome and Carthage
The Minoans and the Mycenaeans
Athens and Sparta
8
The ancient Maya civilization is known for developing
The first written language in the Americas
A calendar system that was more accurate than the one used in Europe
Extensive use of iron tools
The wheel and the plow
9
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Horn of Africa
Somalia
Sudan
Ethiopia
Kenya
10
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United States?
14th Amendment
22nd Amendment
1st Amendment
19th Amendment
11
Which of the following is a key feature of a
monarchy
?
The ruler is elected by the people for a fixed term.
The ruler shares power with a group of elected representatives.
The ruler has absolute power, often unchecked by law.
The ruler's position is inherited, typically passed down through a family.
12
In a
federal
system of government, power is primarily distributed between
The judiciary and the executive branch.
The central government and regional governments (states or provinces).
The central government and political parties.
The central government and individual citizens.
13
The city of
Tenochtitlán
, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was located on an island in which body of water?
Lake Michigan
The Gulf of Mexico
Lake Texcoco
Lake Titicaca
14
What is the highest capital city in the world?
Lima (Perú)
Bogotá (Colombia)
Kathmandu (Nepal)
La Paz (Bolivia)
15
The country of Bhutan is located in which part of Asia?
Central Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
East Asia
16
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for someone to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a job offer in the U.S.
Have lived in the U.S.
Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
17
As of 2025, which of these individuals serves as the President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
18
Which of the following is a characteristic of a
parliamentary
system of government?
The executive branch is separate from the legislative branch.
The head of government is usually directly elected by the people.
The head of government is a member of the legislature
The judiciary holds significant power over the executive branch.
19
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for:
Organizing international financial aid programs
Setting global currency exchange rates
Overseeing trade disputes and promoting free trade policies
Controlling global oil production
20
What is the coldest Capital in the world?
Moscow
Astana
Helsinki
Ottowa
21
The Mayans were known for building impressive step pyramids, often used for
Defense against invasions
Religious ceremonies and astronomical observations
Storing food and water
Trading goods
22
The U.S. is a member of NATO, which stands for:
North American Treaty Organization
National Alliance of Trade Organizations
New Asia Treaty Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
23
The
Belt and Road Initiative
, launched by China, focuses on improving global trade by:
Building infrastructure, such as roads and ports
Promoting fair trade standards between developed nations
Expanding military alliances
Reducing environmental impact of global trade
24
In response to Russia's actions in Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. imposed which of the following?
Military intervention and deployment of troops
A military alliance with Ukraine
Economic sanctions targeting Russian businesses and government officials
Diplomatic negotiations to form an alliance
25
What type of government is defined by a single person holding total control over all aspects of government and society?
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Democracy
Theocracy
26
The Strait of Gibraltar separates which two bodies of water?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
The North Sea and the Baltic Sea
The Red Sea and the Arabian Sea
The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
27
In 2024, which country became the 1st to recognize the digital euro as its national currency for digital transactions?
Spain
Germany
Italy
France
28
The United States recently rejoined which global agreement in 2021 to address climate change?
The Paris Agreement
The Copenhagen Accord
The Kyoto Protocol
The Rio Declaration
29
Which is the northernmost capital city in the world?
Ottawa, Canada
Moscow, Russia
Helsinki, Finland
Reykjavik, Iceland
30
Flags of the World
Zambia
Uganda
Lesotho
Angola
31
Which global sporting event, originally scheduled for 2024 in Paris, was delayed, will now take place in 2025?
Winter Olympics
FIFA World Cup
Summer Olympics
Rugby World Cup
32
Which of these mountain ranges is the longest in the world?
The Andes
The Rockies
The Himalayas
The Alps
33
A
theocracy
is best described as a government in which:
A group of political elites governs with little input from citizens.
Religious leaders control the government & laws are based on religion
The monarch has complete control
The people elect officials to create laws and make decisions.
34
Which of the following is a primary focus of the U.S. in its current foreign policy with China?
Promoting human rights and democratic reforms
Ensuring trade agreements are more favorable to U.S. interests
Strengthening military alliances in the Pacific
Supporting China's space exploration efforts
35
Flags of the world.
Japan
Indonesia
Latvia
Poland
36
In 2025 which country announced an initiative to become the 1st to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030?
Denmark
Iceland
Norway
Costa Rica
37
Which commodity is most commonly associated with global trade through the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)?
Coffee
Gold
Wheat
Oil
38
Which of the following is the largest trading bloc in the world by GDP?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The European Union (EU)
39
The system of "checks and balances" in the U.S. government is designed to
Allow states to overrule federal laws.
Allow Congress to pass any law without the president's approval.
Give the president control over all judicial appointments.
Ensure no branch of government becomes too powerful.
40
Which of the following freedoms is protected by the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy trial
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Freedom of press
41
FLAGS OF THE WORLD
Angola
Tonga
Montenegro
Albania
42
In 2021, the U.S. withdrew its military forces from which country, ending nearly two decades of involvement?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Libya
Syria
43
Flags of the world
South Korea
South Sudan
The South Pole
South Africa
44
Which global organization held a virtual meeting in February to seek a resolution to the Ukraine conflict?
United Nations
NATO
G7
World Trade Organization
45
The Prime Minister of Japan, a G7 country, is known as:
Yoshihide Suga
Fumio Kishida
Taro Aso
Shigeru Ishiba
46
The U.S. Constitution originally established a system of government that is best described as:
A theocracy led by religious leaders.
A federal republic with division of power between nat'l & state gov.
A monarchy with elected representatives.
A direct democracy where all citizens vote on laws.
47
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
Sahara
Sonoran Desert
Kalahari Desert
Arabian Desert
48
Flags of the World
Azerbaijan
Algeria
Algiers
Mauritania
49
Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
David Cameron
Boris Johnson
Theresa May
Keir Starmer
50
Which of the following leaders is the current Chancellor of Germany?
Olaf Scholz
Sigmar Gabriel
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Angela Merkel
