Cameroon
UofT
Asia
Ontario Election
100

What is Cameroon also called?

Cameroon is sometimes referred to as "Africa in miniature" due to its diverse geography and culture.

100

When was the University of Toronto founded, and under what original name?

50 points for when it was founded

50 points for the Original name


  • The University of Toronto was founded in 1827 under the original name King's College.
100

China produces approximately how many _________ pairs of chopsticks each year

45 billion

100

Which party experienced the most significant gains during the election, and how many seats did they win?

The Liberal Party experienced the biggest gains, increasing their seats from nine to 14, mainly by absorbing seats previously held by independents.

200

What is the English-speaking side of Cameroon called?


The English-speaking regions of Cameroon are commonly referred to as "Southern Cameroons", and "Ambazonia" is a term used by separatists advocating for independence.

200

Where is the oldest campus of the University of Toronto located, and what is it called?

100 points for the name

100 points for location

The oldest campus of the University of Toronto is St. George, located in downtown Toronto.

200

Which country in Asia has a separate Valentine’s Day for single people?


South Korea

In South Korea, February 14th is just one of 12 ‘love days’, which are celebrated on the 14th of each month.

200

How many seats did the Progressive Conservatives win in the election?

How many were they having before the election?

  • The Progressive Conservatives won 80 seats, a slight increase from 79 seats before the election.
300

Which kingdom in Cameroon created its own indigenous writing system? (150 points)

Is this the only writing system in Africa? Yes or No? (150 points)

  • Kingdom: The Bamum Kingdom developed the Bamum script, an indigenous writing system created by King Njoya in the early 20th century.
  • Is it the only writing system in Africa?
    • ❌ No, it is not the only one. Other Indigenous scripts in Africa include Ge'ez in Ethiopia, Nsibidi in Nigeria, and Tifinagh used by the Amazigh (Berber) people
300

What groundbreaking medical discoveries were made at the University of Toronto?


  • Birthplace of insulin and stem cell research, 
  • site of the first artificial cardiac pacemaker, 
  •  first successful lung and nerve transplants.
300

Which country in Asia located on the boundary of the pacific plate – an area known as the ‘Ring of Fire’.

This country has more than ________(number) of  volcanoes?

Approximately how many are active?

Indonesia

150

127

300

Which party formed the official opposition, and how many seats did they win?

The NDP became the official opposition, securing 27 seats, down from 28 seats before the election.

400

How many times has Cameroon competed in the FIFA World Cup? 

25 points each for listing the correct years


  • ✅ Correct Answer: 8 times (1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2022).
400

How much is the largest philanthropic gift (money) received by the University of Toronto, and what year, and who made it?

Cost received: 200 points

Year: 100 points

Who made it: 100 points

  • The largest philanthropic gift in Canadian history received by the University of Toronto was a $250 million donation from James and Louise Temerty in 2020.
400

There are over _____(number) temples in Kyoto, Japan

Amongst the two temples below, which is considered a 

(1) UNESCO World Heritage Site  100 Points

(2) Often regarded as the oldest temple 100 points

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto; 

The Kennin-ji temple.

1600

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto’ are a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kennin-ji temple is the oldest

400

How often do elections take place in Ontario?

What are the polling hours on election day in Ontario?

How many electoral districts are there in Ontario?

How long does the election period last in Ontario once the Writs of Election are issued?

  • Elections occur every four years in Ontario.
  • Polling stations are open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on election day.
  • Ontario is divided into 124 electoral districts
  • The election period lasts 28 days once the Writs of Election are issued.
500

Cameroon shares the CFA franc with how many Central African countries?

Five Countries - 250 points, 50 points for listing them

  • Gabon
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Central African Republic
  • Republic of Congo
  • Chad
500

How many Prime Ministers of Canada are alumni of the University of Toronto? 

Which notable Prime Ministers of Canada attended the University of Toronto? 

  • Five Prime Ministers of Canada are alumni of the University of Toronto.

Notable Prime Ministers who attended the University of Toronto include William Lyon Mackenzie King and Lester B. Pearson.

500

Japan has produced how many Nobel Laureates winners? (200 points)

The last 5 winners were in what year? (60 points each)


22


2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024

500

Who called for a snap election more than a year ahead of schedule? and why?

Who - 250 points

Why - 250 points

Who - Premier Doug Ford call

Why - to secure a larger mandate to inject tens of billions into the economy in case U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs.