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