People
Who is the most famous person from Barbados?
Rihanna
When was Mahatma Ghandi born (year)?
1869
When did Singapore become independent (year)?
1965
TRIPLE
What is the capital of Barbados?
Bridgetown
What is the name of the traditional dance in New Zealand?
the haka
Who is Marole Tchamba (nationality + occupation)?
She is a Cameroonian singer.
How many different species are present in the Gardens by the Bay?
almost 20,000
Who is the president of The Philippines?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr
What type of country are The Philippines?
an archipelago
Why is the trident on the flag of Barbados broken?
It symbolizes the country's independence from Britain.
DOUBLE
What is the English name of Gael Faye's book?
Small Country
How many people live in India currently?
1,420,000
When were the Philippines declared independent (day + month + year)?
6th December 1898
Why was Wellington chosen as the capital of New Zealand?
Because the city's location links the two islands.
On the flag of Cameroon, what does the yellow star symbolize?
Cameroon's unity
What makes Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemard remarkable?
She's the first female vice-president in Ghana.
DOUBLE
When did Papua New Guinea become independent (year)?
1975
Who put an end to the Rwandan Civil War (name of the group)?
The Rwandan Patriotic Front
What does the Askoka Shakra on the Indian flag represent? (three elements)
progress
perpetual motion
justice
What are known as the "Jollof Wars"?
It's a friendly rivalry over which country makes the best jollof rice.
What were the activities of Timothy Akis?
He was an engraver (un graveur) and a draughtsman (un dessinateur).
Name the THREE football clubs that Samuel Eto'o played for.
Real Madrid
Barcelona
Inter Milan
Why is Michael Somare recognized in Papua New Guinea? Give two reasons.
He played a crucial role in the country's independence.
He became the country's first Prime Minister.
Name the FOUR countries surrounding Rwanda.
The Democratic Republic of Congo
Burundi
Uganda
Tanzania
What is the Maori name for New Zealand?
Aotearoa