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100
What do the abbreviations "FLEX" and "YES" stand for? You must say the full name of both programs for the answer to count.
FLEX - Future Leaders Exchange Program
YES - The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study program
100
Name 15 of the 50 U.S. States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
100
Which two countries border the most nations in the world?
China and Russia - they both have 14 neighboring countries
100
This actor played the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. What is the name of the actor?
Johnny Depp
100
This U.S. ice cream brand was founded by childhood friends B. Cohen and J. Greenfield in 1978. The company's most popular ice cream flavor is Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Name this ice cream brand!
Ben & Jerry's
200
As of 2024, there are now 4 FLEX Abroad host countries. Name these countries!
Double points - if you can name at least 4 out of 12 YES Abroad host countries!FLEX Abroad - Kazakhstan, Georgia, Poland, and Romania
YES Abroad - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, North Macedonia, Senegal, Thailand, Türkiye
200
Who was the 44th President of the United States?
Barack Obama
200
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
200
This long-running U.S. TV series, set in a Seattle hospital, follows the lives of a group of doctors, with Meredith Grey being the lead character. What is the name of this TV series?
Grey's Anatomy
200
This tragedy, written by William Shakespeare, tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families, whose love ultimately leads to a tragic end. Name this famous duo!
Romeo and Juliet
300
The FLEX Program has over 30,000 alumni across the world. Of the current program countries, which country has the largest FLEX alumni community?
Hint: the Top-5 countries are - Kazakhstan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and Armenia.
Ukraine (with over 7,600 alumni)
300
Which U.S. state is the least populated?
Wyoming
300
What is the name of the currency used in Mexico?
Mexican Peso
300
This artist became the youngest artist to win all four major Grammy Awards in 2020. Name this singer!
Billie Eilish
300
This pair of political rivals faced off in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, becoming one of the most high-profile political rivalries in modern U.S. history. Name these two politicians!
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
400
American Councils administers the YES program in 6 countries in Europe and Africa. These countries include: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and ____? Name the missing African country.
Senegal
400
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
400
This South American capital city is the highest in the world, located more than 11,000 feet above sea level. What is the name of this capital city?
La Paz, the capital city of Bolivia
400
Who won Eurovision in 2021?
Måneskin
400
These two sisters have both held the world's No. 1 ranking in women's tennis and are known for their fierce competition on the court.
Venus and Serena Williams
500
What year was the FLEX program and the YES program launched?
Hint: both programs recently celebrated significant anniversaries & it's not the same year
FLEX - 1993/1994 (celebrated 30th Anniversary)
YES - 2001/2002 (celebrated 20th Anniversary)
500
The United States has five "permanently inhabited territories" that aren't considered States. Name at least two of them.
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands
500
Which country's flag is this?
Bhutan
500
What is the most played Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
500
How many children do Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have?
6 children