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Which one of these countries shares a border with Turkmenistan?
- AIran
- BRussia
- CIraq
- DSaudi Arabia
Answer: Iran - 102.
What is the official language adopted by the German government?
- AGerman and English
- BGerman and Austrian
- CGerman and Danish
- DGerman
Answer: German - 103.
Where is Euston Station?
- AThe Hague
- BNew Zealand
- CParis
- DLondon
Answer: London - 104.
This happened for the first time in 1913 in the United States and in 2001 in Argentina.
- AFluoride added to water supply
- BProfessional baseball played
- CDirect election of senators
- DIncome tax collected
Answer: Direct election of senators - 105.
The Black Sea is almost a lake. How is it connected to other sea waters?
- ABy the Panama Canal
- BBy Gibraltar strait
- CBy Bosphorus strait
- DBy the Suez Canal
Answer: By Bosphorus strait - 106.
This London building, sometimes referred to as Covent Garden, functions as a performing arts venue.
- AThe Royal Opera House
- BLloyds building
- CNational Gallery
- DKensington Palace
Answer: The Royal Opera House - 107.
"AaeEmonae" is used in which Native American language to wish a Happy New Year?
- ACreek
- BTexan
- CHawaiian
- DCheyenne
Answer: Cheyenne - 108.
Constituted of 17,508 islands this country gives home to about 240 million. Its tropical rain forest accounts for 10% of the worlds rain forests.
- AMalaysia
- BBali
- CSingapore
- DIndonesia
Answer: Indonesia - 109.
When was Arnold Schwarzenegger sworn into office as the 38th Governor of California?
- AOctober 2000
- BAugust 1992
- CSeptember 2005
- DNovember 2003
Answer: November 2003 - 110.
Which comic strip, written and illustrated by Bill Watterson, began on November 18 in 1985?
- AThe Far Side
- BCalvin and Hobbs
- CDilbert
- DMutt and Jeff
Answer: Calvin and Hobbs - 111.
The peninsula of Point Roberts, an exclave USA, can only be reached by land from other parts of its state by passing through the Canadian province of British Columbia. What U.S. state does Point Roberts belong to?
- AWashington
- BIdaho
- CAlaska
- DMontana
Answer: Washington - 112.
This US state, nicknamed The Sunshine State, is famous with its beaches and theme parks.
- ACalifornia
- BFlorida
- CTexas
- DGeorgia
Answer: Florida - 113.
What United States Secretary of State received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973?
- AWilliam P. Rogers
- BCyrus Vance
- CHenry Kissinger
- DChristian Herter
Answer: Henry Kissinger - 114.
If you long for a Caribbean adventure, this Las Vegas hotel resort carrying the name of a Robert Louis Stevensons famous book, is the right place for you.
- ATreasure Island
- BThe Beach at Falesá
- CThe Wrecker
- DThe Isle of Voices
Answer: Treasure Island - 115.
What is the state flower of the U.S. state of Missouri?
- APeach blossom
- BRaspberry blossom
- CHawthorn blossom
- DCherry blossom
Answer: Hawthorn blossom - 116.
What is the name of the volcanic mountainous region in the center of Darfur, Sudan?
- AMasai Mara
- BSalama Marra
- CMatara Marra
- DJebel Mara
Answer: Jebel Mara - 117.
What is an agency shop?
- AA company in which you have a set amount of time after which you must join the union
- BA company in which you do not have to join the union but you must pay union dues for the services the union provides
- CA company in which the union is owned by the employer
- DA company in which you must be a union member before you are hired
Answer: A company in which you do not have to join the union but you must pay union dues for the services the union provides - 118.
This monument was built in ancient Egypt, had many rooms and a fantastic maze hidden in a pyramid. Its walls were covered with gigantic figures. It is not certain when exactly it was destroyed, but during Roman times it was repeatedly plundered due to its fine stone.
- AThe pyramid of Tutankhamen
- BThe Sphinx
- CThe Egyptian labyrinth
- DThe pyramid of Amenhotep
Answer: The Egyptian labyrinth - 119.
Before it started using the euro, which country used marks?
- ASpain
- BGermany
- CPortugal
- DFrance
Answer: Germany - 120.
What is Punxsutawney, PA known for?
- AA little groundhog named Phil.
- BThe strangest spelling of any town in PA
- CHome of Jimmy Stewart
- DThe first home of the Pirates
Answer: A little groundhog named Phil. - 121.
What is the national sport of Greenland?
- AFootball
- BSkiing
- CIce hockey
- DIce skating
Answer: Football - 122.
The city of Natchez, founded in 1716, was the capital of which state from 1817 to 1821?
- ATennessee
- BMississippi
- CFlorida
- DColorado
Answer: Mississippi - 123.
In which water basin is the island of Ibiza located?
- AAegean Sea
- BRed Sea
- CMediterranean Sea
- DBlack Sea
Answer: Mediterranean Sea - 124.
What is the University of Arkansas nickname?
- AEagles
- BLonghorns
- CRazorbacks
- DAggies
Answer: Razorbacks - 125.
This legal Latin term, which in English means obvious, denotes evidence that is sufficient to prove a particular fact.
- Aprima facie
- Bprimogeniture
- Cres ipsa loquitur
- Dpro hacvice
Answer: prima facie - 126.
Who wrote the The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States of America?
- AFrancis Scott Key
- BJohn Hancock
- CGeorge Washington
- DBenjamin Frankllin
Answer: Francis Scott Key - 127.
Oranges used to be popular in this European country as decorative items, much as gourds are today.
- AEngland
- BArgentina
- CPortugal
- DTurkey
Answer: England - 128.
Designed by architect Norman Foster, this building has housed some of Londons most important authorities since 2002.
- ACity Hall
- BClarence House
- CSomerset House
- DRoyal Albert Hall
Answer: City Hall - 129.
What does Dakota mean?
- ARed face
- BWhite face
- CAlly
- DEnemy
Answer: Ally - 130.
What city, originally known as the Pile of Bones, is the capital of the Canadian province Saskatchewan?
- AEdmonton
- BWinnipeg
- CSaskatoon
- DRegina
Answer: Regina - 131.
This state, officially nicknamed The Golden State, is situated in the southern half of the west coast of the USA.
- AFlorida
- BMiami
- CUtah
- DCalifornia
Answer: California - 132.
What type of food is the Filipino meal Halo-halo, also very popular on the island of Hawaii?
- AAppetizer
- BSoup
- CDessert
- DChicken with vegetables
Answer: Dessert - 133.
What tradition is observed after the Festivus Dinner?
- AWatching Old Home Movies
- BThrowing Away of the Paper Plates
- CLaughing Like Elmer Fudd
- DFeats of Strength
Answer: Feats of Strength - 134.
The North Dakota State Fair is held in which city each August?
- ABismarck
- BFargo
- CGrand Forks
- DMinot
Answer: Minot - 135.
What state is Mount Rushmore in?
- AMontana
- BSouth Dakota
- CNorth Dakota
- DMichigan
Answer: South Dakota - 136.
What do the 13 red and white stripes on the US flag stand for?
- AThe number of battles won for independence
- BThey don't represent anything
- CThe number of representatives that signed the Declaration of Independence
- DThe original 13 colonies
Answer: The original 13 colonies - 137.
This Native American group often built homes that were 100 feet in length.
- AIroquois
- BPawnee
- CDelaware
- DDakota
Answer: Iroquois - 138.
How many countries does Monaco border?
- AThree
- BOne
- CNone – it's an island
- DTwo
Answer: One - 139.
What year was Mount Rushmore officially dedicated?
- A1938
- B1985
- C1991
- D1956
Answer: 1991 - 140.
E. J. Smith, the captain of the RMS Titanic, served on which other ship of the White Star Line?
- AOlympic
- BBritannic
- CGigantic
- DOceanic
Answer: Olympic - 141.
What is the meaning of the name of the U.S. state of Nevada in Spanish?
- ARiver mouth
- BThick forest
- CSnowfall
- DValley
Answer: Snowfall - 142.
Which of these birds do NOT migrate in autumn?
- Ahummingbirds
- Bravens
- Cstorks
- Dswallows
Answer: ravens - 143.
What is the other name of the Lighthouse at Alexandria?
- AThe Pharos
- BTrajans Column
- CThe Capitoline
- DThermopylae
Answer: The Pharos - 144.
Which of the following aircraft controls is usually located in a helicopters cockpit?
- Adamper
- Bpitch trim
- Cyoke
- Dcollective
Answer: collective - 145.
Why did David Ho win Time magazines Person of the Year Award in 1996?
- Afor his research into finding an AIDS/HIV vaccine
- Bfor his work in bringing peace to the former Yugoslavia
- Cfor his work in bringing peace between Taiwan and China
- Dfor his work on behalf of the refugees of Darfur
Answer: for his research into finding an AIDS/HIV vaccine - 146.
Devils Night is chiefly associated with the serious vandalism and arson seen in this US city on October 30.
- ACleveland, Ohio
- BDetroit, Michigan
- CChicago, Illinois
- DLos Angeles, California
Answer: Detroit, Michigan - 147.
In which of these countries was the Monster Mash song eventually banned?
- AFrance
- BUnited Kingdom
- CCanada
- DDenmark
Answer: United Kingdom - 148.
Which of these famous American actresses was born in the U.S. state of Virginia?
- AChristina Ricci
- BUma Thurman
- CSandra Bullock
- DAngelina Jolie
Answer: Sandra Bullock - 149.
In 1988, what Mardi Gras Krewe was banned from throwing its prized golden coconuts from the floats?
- ACaesar
- BEndymeion
- CZulu
- DRex
Answer: Zulu - 150.
You are sailing around Australia. In which order will you visit Australian seaports if you sail clockwise from Sydney?
- AAdelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane
- BPerth, Darwin, Melbourne, Brisbane
- CCanberra, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin
- DBrisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne
Answer: Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane
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