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WorldQuest New York 2008

WorldQuest New York 2008. Sample Questions. Today’s competition will consist of 10 rounds of 10 questions each. Round 1 – Current Events Round 2 – Population Round 3 – Great Decisions 2008 Round 4 – International Film Round 5 – Global Business Technology Round 6 – Upfront

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WorldQuest New York 2008

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  1. WorldQuest New York2008 Sample Questions

  2. Today’s competition will consist of 10 rounds of 10 questions each. Round 1 – Current Events Round 2 – Population Round 3 – Great Decisions 2008 Round 4 – International Film Round 5 – Global Business Technology Round 6 – Upfront Round 7 – Lebanon Round 8 – Biotechnology and Genetics Round 9 – Water Round 10 – Transnational Crime

  3. The following are a series of sample questions similar to those you may find while playing WorldQuest New York 2008.These questions may be useful in preparing students for the competition.The first slide shown will have the question and answer choices. The next slide will contain the highlighted answer and information source for the question.

  4. During the competition, each round will begin with a moderator reading the questions and the answers, and then allowing the group 15 seconds to choose their answer. Answers will be recorded using a remote control device. On the day of the competition, the rules will be reviewed and the students will be shown how to select their answers using the remote control. The questions that follow will not be used during the competition, but are representative of the format and types of questions that will be asked. Ready to try? Let’s Begin!

  5. The mandate of the UNPROFOR peacekeeping mission in the Former Yugoslavia included: Round 2 Practice: UN Peacekeeping A. A “no fly zone” over Bosnia and Herzegovina B. The creation of war crimes tribunals C. To divide the country along ethnic boundaries D. Monitoring parliamentary elections

  6. The mandate of the UNPROFOR peacekeeping mission in the Former Yugoslavia included: Round 2 Practice: UN Peacekeeping A. A “no fly zone” over Bosnia and Herzegovina B. The creation of war crimes tribunals C. To divide the country along ethnic boundaries D. Monitoring parliamentary elections Source: UN Dept. of Peacekeeping Operations

  7. Which candidate from the 2006 Mexican presidential election was referred to as the “Little Ray of Hope”? Round 3 Practice: Great Decisions 2007 A. Vicente Fox B. Felipe Calderon C. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador D. Ernesto Zedillo

  8. Which candidate from the 2006 Mexican presidential election was referred to as the “Little Ray of Hope”? Round 3 Practice: Great Decisions 2007 A. Vicente Fox B. Felipe Calderon C. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador D. Ernesto Zedillo Source: Great Decisions 2007 pg. 31

  9. Saddam Hussein was tried in 2005 for war crimes before which court? Round 3 Practice: Great Decisions 2007 A. International Court of Justice B. International Criminal Court C. Supreme Court of Iraq D. Iraqi Special Tribunal

  10. Saddam Hussein was tried in 2005 for war crimes before which court? Round 3 Practice: Great Decisions 2007 A. International Court of Justice B. International Criminal Court C. Supreme Court of Iraq D. Iraqi Special Tribunal Source: Great Decisions pg. 70

  11. The official language of Belize is: Round 4 Practice: Countries A. English B. French C. Spanish D. Mayan

  12. The official language of Belize is: Round 4 Practice: Countries A. English B. French C. Spanish D. Mayan Source: CIA World Factbook

  13. Kinshasa is the capital of this Central African country: Round 4 Practice: Countries A. Uganda B. Rwanda C. Democratic Republic of Congo D. Tanzania

  14. Kinshasa is the capital of this Central African country: Round 4 Practice:Countries A. Uganda B. Rwanda C. Democratic Republic of Congo D. Tanzania Source: CIA World Factbook

  15. “Mailing a letter reliably and easily anywhere in the world” was made possible by which international agreement: a. United Nations Charterb. Convention on Postal Harmonyc. Universal Declaration of Human Rightsd. Constitution of the Universal Postal Union Round 5 Practice: International Law

  16. “Mailing a letter reliably and easily anywhere in the world” was made possible by which international agreement: a. United Nations Charterb. Convention on Postal Harmonyc. Universal Declaration of Human Rightsd. Constitution of the Universal Postal Union Round 5 Practice: International Law Source: American Society for International Law

  17. Which of these is NOT a governing body of the OAS: Round 6 Practice: The OAS A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. Permanent Council D. Inter-American Council for Integral Development

  18. Which of these is NOT a governing body of the OAS: Round 6 Practice: The OAS A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. Permanent Council D. Inter-American Council for Integral Development Source: Organization of American States

  19. China joined this international organization in 2001: Round 7 Practice: East Asia A. United Nations (UN) B. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

  20. China joined this international organization in 2001: Round 7 Practice: East Asia A. United Nations (UN) B. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) C.World Trade Organization (WTO) D. South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Source: Great Decisions 2006

  21. The runner-up in France’s April 2007 general election, Ségolène Royal, was the nominee of which political party? : Round 8 Practice: International Elections A. The National Front (FN) B. Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) C. French Socialist D. Communist

  22. The runner-up in France’s April 2007 general election, Ségolène Royal, was the nominee of which political party? : Round 8 Practice: International Elections A. The National Front (FN) B. Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) C. French Socialist D. Communist Source: Electionguide.org

  23. At the 2007 meeting, Group of 8 (G8) leaders pledged $60 billion to combat: Round 10 Practice: Diplomacy 2007 A. terrorism B. Climate change C. Illiteracy in developing countries D. Malaria and tuberculosis in Africa

  24. At the 2007 meeting, Group of 8 (G8) leaders pledged $60 billion to combat: Round 10 Practice: Diplomacy 2007 A. terrorism B. Climate change C. Illiteracy in developing countries D. Malaria and tuberculosis in Africa Source: State Department

  25. WorldQuest New York will take place on December 4, 2008 in New York City. Good Luck!

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