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A huge mudslide in this country bordering China resulted in over 1,000 deaths
Nepal
In 1533, one of longest female monarchs of England was born, the daughter if King Henry VIII.
Elizabeth I
In 2024, Nusantara was declared the new capital city of Indonesia. What was the former capital called?
Jakarta
Which month of the year was September on the ancient Roman calendar?
7th month
A dark red root vegetable
Beet
President Trump has changed the name of one of the Great Lakes that borders US and Canada
Lake Ontario
In 1822, this large South American country declared its independence from Portugal
Brazil
How many islands make up Indonesia?
17,504
What N. American holiday occurs on the first Monday of September?
Labor Day
To kindly say hello to the person you meet
Greet
On September 1st, a new Japanese law restricts the speed limit on residential roads to _________?
30 km/hr
In 2020, India overtakes Brazil as having the highest number of people sick with this disease.
Covid-19 (4.2million cases)
Which fruit, often referred to as the "King of Fruits", can be found here?
Durian
In September 2008, what financial institution’s collapse triggered a global economic crisis?
Lehman Brothers
The taste of sugar or honey
sweet
This famous female country singer - the Queen of Country music - died on August 26
Dolly Parton
In 1912, David Packard was born in Colorado, USA. He and a partner founded a famous technology company. What was it?
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
What large and dangerous lizard can be found here in the wild?
Komodo Dragon
What tech giant was founded in September 1998?
A cotton or linen covering on top of a mattress
bedsheet
This famous Japanese artist - known for her polka dots - died at 97 years of age.
Yayoi Kusama
In 1977, which US President signed over control of the Panama Canal back to the country of Panama?
Jimmy Carter
Which former US president spent part of his childhood going to school in this country?
Barack Obama
On September 1, 1939, which country did Germany invade, starting World War II?
Poland
Showing caution and being careful with the words you use to speak
Discreet