Indonesia
Dubai
Japan
Germany
India
100
Indonesia's first President, Koesno Sosrodihardjo aka Sukarno, served from 1945 until what year?
1967. He served as the President for 22 years.
100
What year did the Dubai Creek dredged and Dubai Airport open?
1960.
100
In 1964, the world's first high-speed rail service, the Shinkansen, commonly known as the “bullet train”, had been launched between which two Japanese cities?
Between Tokyo and Osaka.
100
In 1960, which brand becomes a public company and also symbolizes postwar economic miracle in Germany?
Volkswagen
100
How many times did India and Pakistan go to war over Kashmir (a northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent)?
3 times.
Random Fact: Second war was in 1965.
200
Construction for the National Monument (abbreviated as Monas) of the Republic of Indonesia was built in which city?
Jakarta.
Random Fact: It was built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence from Dutch.
200
in 1963, the Al Maktoum ______ opened. Is it:
a) Train Station
b) Pipeline
c) Bridge
"C" The Al Maktoum Bridge.
Fun Fact: It is one of six crossings on the creek and was the first bridge/crossing in Dubai.
200
Japan was the first ever country to host an Olympic games in Asia. Which city hosted the 1964 Summer Games?
Tokyo.
Random Fact: It was a huge success, helping to create a new global perception of Japan as a modern and peaceful nation following previous eras of military aggression.
200
While participating in a protest in 1967, an unarmed man, Benno Ohnesorg, was shot and killed by Karl-Heinz Kurras, a Berlin Police inspector and East German spy. What was Benno's occupation?
He was a student and a member of the German student movement.
200
In 1966, who was the first ever female to serve as India's Prime Minister?
Indira Ghandi.
Fun Fact: Gandhi's cumulative tenure of 15 years and 350 days makes her the second-longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father
300
After Indonesia withdrew from membership of the United Nations, what year did they rejoin?
1966
300
The MV Dara was a Dubai-based vehicle that exploded in 1961. What kind of vehicle was it?
It was a passenger liner (or a passenger ship).
Random Fact: Following a powerful explosion on 8 April 1961, Dara sank in the Persian Gulf on 10 April 1961.
300
Flying in and out of Tokyo was a frightening prospect in 1966. During they year of 1966, how many aviation disasters happened in Japan?
There were a total of 5 aviation disasters resulting in over 300 deaths.
300
In 1968, these Acts were passed, amending the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany to allow for the restriction of certain freedoms in the event of an emergency. What are the Acts called?
The German Emergency Acts.
300
In 1962, war over disputed territory of Kashmir went on with which country?
China.
400
In October 1965 to March 1966, a violent anti-communist purge led to the killing of approximately how many Indonesians?
Approximately 500,000 to a million.
400
What was the estimated population of Dubai in 1962?
55,000
Fun Fact: According to the Dubai Statistics Centre, the population 2023 is 3,604,030 as of July 2023.
400
A lone robber impersonating a police officer convinced four bank employees that their cash-laden vehicle was about to blow. As they fled, he got behind the wheel and drove off with the money. How much money (in yen ¥) did he steal?
The man took home ¥294 million. At the time it was the biggest bank heist in Japanese history.
Fun Fact: The culprit has never been brought to justice. Since 1998 the criminal has been free to tell his story without fear of legal repercussions but has yet to come forward.
400
In July 6 1967, a bilevel train struck a fuel tanker, which exploded as a result of the collision, at a level crossing in which part of Germany? East or West?
East Germany.
Random Fact: Around that time, it was the deadliest German post-war railway accident, as well as one of the most disastrous accidents involving dangerous goods in German history with a number of 94 deaths reported and more that were injured.
400
Who was the first Prime Minister of India who served for 18 years?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Fun Fact: He is Indira Ghandi's father.