Japan's Economy
Name three of Japan's largest car manufacturers.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi.
In Sweden, authorities prohibit naming a child... ( 2 correct answers) A) IKEA B) Allah C) Optimus Prime
IKEA, Allah
What did Louis do after he swallowed the bee? He only winced for a second.. А) He spat out an insect. B) Asked his agent to remove the bee. С) Interrupted the briefing. D) Joked that he "ate pure protein".
Joked that he "ate pure protein".
Where did Boris Yeltsin climb in 1993 in Moscow to show his protest? A) On the Lenin monument. B) On a fence. C) On a tree. D) On a tank.
On a tank.
Which U.S. state once had a law forbidding people from eating ice cream on Sundays? A) Texas. B) Indiana. C) California. D) Florida.
Indiana.
What is Japan's rank in the world by GDP?
3rd (after the USA and China).
In the United Kingdom, there is still a law that prohibits... what? Options: A) Strapping a cow in a car B) Dying in the Parliament building C) Wearing knight's armor in McDonald’s
Dying in the Parliament building.
What did Raul Castro prevent Barack Obama from doing at the meeting? А) Kiss himself on the cheek. B) Pat himself on the shoulder. С) Shake hands. D) Hug himself.
Pat himself on the shoulder.
How did George W. Bush often pronounced the word «nuclear»? A) Nuclar. B) Nucular. C) Nacle. D) Nucleare.
Nucular.
In Thailand, what unusual action could technically land you in jail for insulting the monarchy? A) Stepping on a Thai banknote. B) Not standing up for the royal anthem in a movie theater. C) Liking a critical Facebook post about the royal family. D) All of the above.
All of the above.
What major event in 2011 hurt Japan’s energy sector?
The Fukushima nuclear disaster (led to shutdown of many reactors).
True or False: In Hong Kong, a wife was allowed to kill her husband if he cheated on her, but only with bare hands.
True.
What does this gesture mean? А) Aggression. B) Mocking. С) Flirting. D) Victory
Aggression.
Kim Jong-un once claimed to be engaged in “Deep Thoughts.” What are his “Deep Thoughts”? A) About the universe. B) About nuclear war. C) About religion. D) About the development of the DPRK's economy.
About the universe.
Which world leader once gifted another leader a CD mix containing song of Elton John “Rocket Man”? A) Vladimir Putin to Angela Merkel. B) Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un. C) Justin Trudeau to Emmanuel Macron. D) Boris Johnson to Joe Biden.
Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un.
What is "Abenomics"?
Economic policies of ex-PM Shinzo Abe (monetary easing, fiscal stimulus, reforms).
True or False: In Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to drive cars.
False.
What did Merkel say? " Now the journalists will be...." А) Licked. B) Sniffed. С) Biten. D) Eaten.
Eaten.
What phrase did David Cameron say to journalists when Britain was in crisis? A) I don't care! B) We need to work together to do everything we can to fight the crisis! C) We're monitoring the situation! D) I'm on holiday!
I'm on holiday!
What bizarre law in Switzerland makes it illegal to own just one guinea pig? A) To prevent loneliness. B) To control guinea pig overpopulation. C) To avoid noise complaints from single guinea pigs. D) To encourage guinea pig racing.
To prevent loneliness.
What are "keiretsu"?
Powerful business alliances between banks, manufacturers, and suppliers (e.g., Mitsubishi Group).
True or False: In Germany, according to the law, a man who escapes from prison will not be punished for the incident.
True.
What word did Gordon use to describe the eldery woman? А) Pig. B) Goat. С) Horse. D) Cow.
Goat.
What is Putin's most popular photo?
On a bear.
In 1995, which two countries nearly went to war over a disputed island mainly because their leaders refused to back down after a drunken bet? A) Spain and Portugal. B) Canada and Denmark. C) Argentina and Chile. D) Japan and South Korea.
Canada and Denmark.