International Trivia 2017

Question 1

What are the two main and competing branches of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Sunni and Shiite

Question 2

Which river flows through four European capitals - Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, & Belgrade?

Accepted Answer

Danube

Question 3

Which Latin term describes a typical way of doing something?

Accepted Answer

modus operandi

Question 4

Which of the following countries is NOT (no longer) a member of the British Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 5

What city does the famous 98 foot "Christ the Redeemer" statue overlook?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janiro, Brazil

Question 6

This US gov volunteer program helps people all over the world and promotes cultural cooperation

Accepted Answer

Peace Corps

Question 7

This FGCU program promotes cultural awareness by linking up international and American students

Accepted Answer

Eagle International Ambassador

Question 8

What is ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating other cultures based on the norms of one's own culture

Question 9

Which French term describes a thing that has been done or decided and cannot now be altered?

Accepted Answer

fait accompli

Question 10

What peninsula did Ponce De Leon discover in 1513?

Accepted Answer

Florida

Question 11

What's the name of this "most powerful woman in the world" and what country does she lead?

Accepted Answer

Angela Merkel, Germany

Question 12

Which French term means the reason for someone or something's existence?

Accepted Answer

raison d’être

Question 13

Of the 4,500 people surveyed for the study abroad study, the largest group (32%) majored in ___

Accepted Answer

Social Sciences and History

Question 14

What Italian term indicates a life of pleasure and luxury?

Accepted Answer

dolce vita

Question 15

In what country is the 15th century Inca citadel called Machu Picchu located?

Accepted Answer

Peru

Question 16

What country is also known as Persia?

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 17

What is the German term for the characteristic spirit or mood of a particular historical period?

Accepted Answer

zeitgeist

Question 18

What foreign languages does FGCU offer?

Accepted Answer

French, Spanish, German

Question 19

In which building is the FGCU International (& Study Abroad) Office located?

Accepted Answer

Reed Hall

Question 20

What country do critics fear is being turned into a dictatorship by its President, Mr Erdogan?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 21

What 18th century European intellectual movement is known as the "Age of Reason" (and science)?

Accepted Answer

the Enlightenment

Question 22

When toasting with drinks in Europe, you should do follow this custom, unless you want bad luck

Accepted Answer

Make eye contact with the people you are toasting with.

Question 23

This intellectual & artistic movement started in Italy around 1500 is known as a "rebirth" of classical culture?

Accepted Answer

the Renaissance

Question 24

People who study abroad reported developing these skills to a significant degree:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 25

The strongest impact of a lengthy study abroad on skill development was seen in _______.

Accepted Answer

foreign language and communication skills

Question 26

American troops have just been withdrawn from this country, which has experienced a long civil war.

Accepted Answer

Syria

Question 27

What is the approximate population of the earth?

Accepted Answer

7.5 billion

Question 28

How many people believe their study abroad experience contributed to a job offer at some point.

Accepted Answer

50%

Question 29

The number 4 is considered taboo and avoided in Japanese culture. Why?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese pronunciation of "4" also means "death" ("shi")

Question 30

The 500th anniversary of this significant movement/event, started by this guy, is being celebrated in 2017

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Reformation

Question 31

the European Union headquarters are located in this city.

Accepted Answer

Brussels, Belgium

Question 32

Where would you see the famous 16th century fresco "Creation of Adam" by Michelangelo?

Accepted Answer

on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City

Question 33

In Japan, which of the following is the most culturally practiced?

Accepted Answer

Wearing slippers in your host's house.

Question 34

Which one of these words is borrowed from Japanese?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 35

Where is the United Nations headquarters located?

Accepted Answer

New York, USA

Question 36

What is the widely used term to describe Britain's 2016 decision to leave the European Union?

Accepted Answer

Brexit

Question 37

If you are in Germany, make sure you have enough food for the weekend, because...

Accepted Answer

all stores are closed on Sunday.

Question 38

What does UNESCO stand for?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiz.

Question 39

What three languages have the most native speakers in the world (ranked in order)?

Accepted Answer

Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English

Question 40

What is the time difference between Miami, Florida and London, UK?

Accepted Answer

London is 5 hours ahead of Miami

International Trivia 2017

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International Trivia 2017

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