The Commonwealth

Question 1

Where will the Commonwealth Games be held in 2022

Accepted Answer

Birmingham, UK

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 3

Which things does the Commonwealth stand for?

Accepted Answer

friendship, democracy, education

Question 4

How many nations and citizens are members of the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

54 nations, 2 billion citizens

Question 5

Why was Fiji suspended and when?

Accepted Answer

They went against democratic principles of the Commonwealth, 2009-2014, The military overthrew the government

Question 6

Who is the secretary of the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Scotland

Question 7

What happens on Commonwealth Day?

Accepted Answer

The Queen broadcasts a message to all member countries, Member flags fly from Marlborough House in London

Question 8

Most members of the Commonwealth countries were once ruled by Britain

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which of the following are programmes of the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

eradicating poverty, Human Rights, educational development, equality for women

Question 10

Who is the current head of the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

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