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1
The Monarch of the UK __
reigns but does not rule.
2
The Civil War resulted in __
the abolition of slavery.
3
The official head of the state in Canada is _____
the Monarch of Britain
4
On New Zealand's coat of arms, we can see......
a European woman and a Maori man
5
Which of the following cities has the largest population?
Mumbai
6
Which strait separates Sri Lanka from India?
Palk Strait
7
The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
8
In Canada, _____ holds the position of the head of the government.
the Prime Minister
9
The Egyptian flag features....,inspired bu ancient Egyptian texts written all over temples to signify dignity and pride?
Eagle of Saladin
10
The United Kingdom consists of __
Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
11
What is the name of the boundary that separated India from Pakistan, set in 1947?
Radcliffe Line
12
The beaver was given official status as an emblem of Canada on...
march 24 1975
13
What authority makes educational standards and standardized testing decisions in the USA.
c) State governments
14
The Nile River Valley was well suited for settlement. Which of the following statements supports this fact?
The geography included areas for farming.
15
On what age do most children enter the public education system in the USA,
5 or 6
16
The British monarchs are crowned in __
Westminster Abbey.
17
Which of the following is the royal residence?
Buckingham Palace
18
Besides providing a stable food diet, what other advantage did Egypt’s location provide for early Egyptians?
It had natural barriers to protect against invaders.
19
The oldest surviving mathematical work in Egypt is titled “The Entrance into the Knowledge of All Existing Things and All Obscure Secrets”. This work was written by Ahmes in the 1650 B.C. It’s written on the Rhine mathematical ………...
Papyrus
20
Who is the longest reigning monarch in UK history?
A.Elizabeth II
21
Pyramids are
royal tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point on top
22
Who is the head of the state in the UK?
The Monarch
23
Who elects the members of the House of Commons?
Electors
24
Australia became a nation in.....
1901
25
Poetically, the Aboriginal population in New Zealand is called __
the Vikings of the Sunrise.
26
March 24, 1975
27
In the USA on what grade does teaching Basic geography?
1st grade
28
Which of the following presidents was the youngest in the USA?
John Kennedy
29
Approximately what fraction of the world’s population lives in India?
1/6
30
Roughly what percent of Indians work in agriculture?
50%
31
The Maoris began to fight bitterly against the British rule because __
they were deceived by the British about their lands.
32
What new product was brought to Europe from America in the 17th century?
Tobacco
33
What is the meaning of the name Himalaya in Sanskrit?
Abode of snow
34
New Zealand's natural dangers do not include.....
snakes
35
The Maple Leaf ....... was declared an official national symbol on March 9, 2011.
Tartan
36
Which of the following is NOT found in Indian ?
iceberg
37
How many independent countries are there on the British Isles?
2
38
The first settlers in New Zealand were __
the Maoris.
39
Malaysia consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. There are eleven states and two federal territories in Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia). The remaining are located on Borneo Island (East Malaysia). What are the two states of Malaysia that are located on Borneo Island?
Sarawak and Sabah
40
The Romans remained in Britain from …..
43 AD to 410 AD
41
The free education system of Sri Lanka was established........
1945
42
The ship __ transported the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.
“Mayflower”
43
When the City of Montréal was incorporated in 1833, it included the beaver’s image in its ……...
Coat of arms
44
Canada's constitutional autonomy from Britain was proclaimed in ____
1931
45
What authority makes educational standards and standardized testing decisions in the USA?
state governments
46
What bird is the national bird of the UK?
Robin Redbreast
47
When did Sri Lanka become independent?
4 February 1948
48
Which of the Europeans discovered Australia first?
The Portuguese
49
Malaysia is the …. largest country by total land area
A. 66th
50
Before the British explored the eastern coast of Australia, the continent had been called __
New Holland.
51
Llyn-Din means __
a lonely port.
52
The Anglo Saxons ruled in England for about……
400 years
53
The Egyptian flag features ………., inspired by ancient Egyptian texts written all over temples to signify dignity and pride.
Eagle of Saladin
54
Officially, the country is called __
the realm of New Zealand
55
The name “New Zealand” is of __ origin.
Dutch
56
Which document formally ended the links between Australia and the UK?
The Statue of Westminister
57
What are the four colours that appear on a Malaysia's flag?
Red, blue, yellow and white
58
Who is the head of the government in the UK?
The Prime Minister
59
The motto of the USA is....
"In God We Trust "
60
Which statement is true?
Christopher Columbus discovered but did not explore the new land.
61
How many independent countries are there on the British Isles?
2
62
The Europeans began to settle in Australia in __
1788.
63
The Parliament of Canada declared ……….. as the national winter sport and lacrosse as the national summer sport when it passed the National Sports of Canada Act on May 12, 1994.
D. Ice hockey
64
On May 18, 2009, Colombo declared the end of the ……-year civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil.
26
65
Which Indian city is home to the Taj Mahal?
Agra
66
The great pyramid is big enough to cover the moon up to three if it was chopped into....... cubes.
12
67
At the beginning of 2005, what was the tallest building in Hong Kong?
Two International Finance Centre
68
On what age do most children enter the public education sytstem in teh USA
5 or 6
69
New Zealand is situated in the southwest __
Pacific
70
Johannesburg was founded in 1886. What caused people to move to the area and found a city?
A gold rush
71
"Yankee" may mean.....
an American
72
The first woman prime minister in Britain was _____
Margaret Thatcher
73
Which mountains form the eastern and western edges of the Deccan plateau?
Eastern an Western Ghats
74
The motto of the UK is........
"God and my Right "
75
The area previously referred to as "Victoria" is now defined mainly by which district?
Central
76
The what grade is called a Prea in the USA?
8
77
What is the name of the tallest mountain in India?
Kanchenjunga
78
William started building the Tower of London in......
1067
79
Who chooses the ministers from the MPs?
The Prime Minister
80
What is the noble title of the British monarch's eldest son?
The Prince of Wales
81
The Romans remained in Britain from...
43AD to 410AD
82
In Canada, elections are held once in _____ years.
5
83
Who were the most ancient inhabitants on the British Isles?
The Celts
84
Colonization of SriLanka began with the Portuguese in …….
1505
85
Great Britain includes __
England, Scotland, Wales.
86
The Canadian Parliament consists of _____
the Senate and the House of Commons
87
Who began the active colonization in the new land?
The Pilgrim Fathers
88
The American parliament is called _____
The Congress
89
Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?
Farms grew into villages and then pyramids.
90
On what grade does teaching Basic geography start in the USA?
1st grade
91
The United States celebrated its Bicentennial in.......
1976
92
Which of the following is the royal residence?
Buckingham palace
93
New Zealand became independent by adopting the Statue of Westminister in......
1931
94
__ suggested naming the new land America, after Amerigo Vespucci.
A German professor
95
Senators are elected to serve for a period of _____ years
6
96
How was Sri Lanka formerly known?
Formosa
97
In the UK, parliamentary elections are held _____
once in five years