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World Trivia Flashcards

1
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What year did the United Nations officially come into existence?

A

1945

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2
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Which country is known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’?

A

Japan

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3
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Who was the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

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Margaret Thatcher

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4
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What is the capital of Brazil?

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Brasília

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5
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Which global organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

A

United Nations

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6
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What is the primary purpose of NATO?

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To ensure mutual defense against aggression

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7
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In which country did the 2011 Arab Spring begin?

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Tunisia

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8
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What is the largest country in the world by land area?

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Russia

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9
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Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change under the leadership of Donald Trump?

A

United States

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10
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What is the currency of the European Union’s member countries?

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Euro

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11
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Which international body governs global trade and settles trade disputes?

A

World Trade Organization (WTO)

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12
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What was the primary issue of the 2016 Brexit referendum?

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Whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union

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13
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Who is the founder of the social media platform Facebook?

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Mark Zuckerberg

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14
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What is the significance of the Panama Canal?

A

It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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15
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In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?

A

1989

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16
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Which country has the world’s largest population?

A

China

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17
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Which country is the largest producer of oil?

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United States

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18
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What is the primary purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

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To prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity

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19
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Which country was responsible for the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986?

A

Soviet Union (now Ukraine)

20
Q

What is the name of the international agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change?

A

Paris Agreement

21
Q

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A

Nikita Khrushchev

22
Q

In which country did the Tiananmen Square massacre occur?

A

China

23
Q

Which country is currently in a civil war between government forces and rebel groups in Syria?

A

Syria

24
Q

What year did South Africa abolish apartheid?

A

1994

25
Q

Which two countries fought the Falklands War in 1982?

A

Argentina and the United Kingdom

26
Q

What is the longest river in the world?

A

Nile River

27
Q

Who was the first president of independent Kenya?

A

Jomo Kenyatta

28
Q

Which country became the first to grant women the right to vote?

A

New Zealand

29
Q

Which country has the highest number of refugees displaced by war?

A

Syria

30
Q

What was the main issue behind the 2001 9/11 attacks in the United States?

A

Terrorism by the al-Qaeda terrorist group

31
Q

Who was the first African-American president of the United States?

A

Barack Obama

32
Q

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis about?

A

Soviet missiles in Cuba and the risk of nuclear war

33
Q

Which country has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases as of 2021?

A

United States

34
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What is the main controversial issue surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

A

Disputes over land, borders, and the rights of Palestinians

35
Q

What is the capital of Canada?

A

Ottawa

36
Q

Which country invaded Ukraine in 2022, causing widespread international condemnation?

A

Russia

37
Q

What was the key issue in the Hong Kong protests in 2019?

A

Opposition to extradition laws and demand for greater autonomy

38
Q

What organization was established to oversee the global financial system, including international monetary policies?

A

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

39
Q

Which country is the world’s largest democracy?

A

India

40
Q

What is the longest running war in history?

A

The Hundred Years’ War

41
Q

Which country was the first to land a human on the moon?

A

United States

42
Q

What is the capital of Japan?

A

Tokyo

43
Q

Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’?

A

Africa

44
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Which country was formerly known as Zaire?

A

Democratic Republic of the Congo

45
Q

What is the largest desert in the world?

A

Sahara Desert

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