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Which branch of the Japanese government held elections yesterday?

The Upper House (or House of Councilors)

100

In 1994, this British politician was chosen to lead the Labour Party. He later became Prime Minister.  

Tony Blair

100

This cheese is often sprinkled on top of pasta dishes

Parmesan

100

This word refers to a short sleep for a few minutes during the day

A nap

100

スイカ

watermelon

200

How many members are there in this branch of government?

248

200

In 2021, this leader makes the first official visit to Tibet in 30 years by a Chinese leader.

Xi Jinping

200

This reddish-orange colored cheese is generally regarded as the most popular  

Cheddar cheese

200

This word means a frightening dream

A nightmare

200

きゅうり

Cucumber

300

President Trump filed a $10million lawsuit against this newspaper for publishing a news story about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Wall Street Journal

300

In 2024, this former President drops out of the election campaign, to be succeeded by Kamala Harris.

Joe Biden

300

This cheese is easily recognized by the holes or eyes when you slice it

Swiss

300

Spanish do this after lunch for a few hours

Take a siesta

300

かき氷

Shaved ice

400

This Olympic gold medal winner in women's wrestling at the 2012 London games died on Saturday.

Hitomi (Sakamoto) Obara  

400

This German racecar driver won his 5th F-1 championship in 2002   

Michael Schumacher

400

This Greek cheese is often found in Greek salads and is made from goat or sheep milk

Feta

400

The condition of not being able to sleep at night

Insomnia

400

ナス

Eggplant

500

Austrian Felix Baumgartner died on July 17th in a paragliding accident. He became famous in October 2012 for setting a new world's record for _______?

He jumped from an altitude of 39km using a parachute; his speed of descent reached a record 1,357km/hr

500

In 2023, this famous American singer (who Left His Heart in San Francisco) died

Tony Bennett  

500

This soft milky cheese from Italy is often paired with basil and tomato or found on pizza

Mozzarella cheese

500

What people do during deep sleep that keeps their partners awake from the noise

Snore

500

トウモロコシの芯

Corn on the cob

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