World Issues
Where are the UN headquarters located?
New York City
Who was the civil rights leader who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What city is located both in Europe and in Asia?
Istanbul, Turkey.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Which conflict in the 2010s caused millions of people to flee their homes and seek refuge, particularly in neighboring countries like Turkey and Lebanon?
The Syrian Civil War.
What is the name of the document that guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Name 3 countries where freedom of expression might be restricted.
North Korea, China, Iran
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The pacific ocean.
Which continent has the highest percentage of people living in extreme poverty?
Africa
What is the second amendment right in the U.S?
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Which NBA player became a global icon and led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA Championship before retiring in 2023?
LeBron James
What country is Mount Everest located in?
Nepal, Asia
What year did cannabis become legal in Canada?
2018.
In what year did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations, come into effect?
1948
What year was the first ever YouTube video published?
The first ever YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo," was uploaded on April 23, 2005.
Which country has the most number of islands in the world?
Sweden
Which country is home to the largest clothing manufacturing industry that has faced significant criticism for sweatshop labor practices, particularly in factories that produce clothing for major brands?
Bangladesh
In what year did Canada grant women the right to vote in federal elections?
1918.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
This desert spans across several African countries, and is often considered one of the harshest environments on Earth.
The Sahara Desert.