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A devastating typhoon swept through this country in November. The storm caused damages to infrastructure and agriculture tied to the livelihoods of over 5 million people, destroyed homes of over 3 million people, and killed at least 5,000.
What is THE PHILIPPINES.
100
The Oxford English Dictionary named this word, a common reference in popular culture, as the Word of the Year 2013.
What is SELFIE.
100
Identify the capital of Syria: * Tripoli * Damascus * Amman * Beirut * Constantinople
What is DAMASCUS. Libya Syria Jordan Lebanon Byzantine Empire
100
Leads the NFL with a 12-2 record, this team represents the city that is home to Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com and Nintendo (and Ms Pomeroy)
What is SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
100
This country has been in the news recently citizens protest their government abandoned a pro-Europe position, and instead leans towards Moscow. This week, Russia gave this country a 30% discount on Russian natural gas and purchased several Billion dollars of government bonds. Capital city: Kiev.
What is UKRAINE.
200
This country made headlines for executing the uncle of its Dear Leader. In a military tribunal, the "wicked political careerist" reportedly admitted to "attempting to overthrow the state" and took sole responsibility for a number of unpopular and unsuccessful economic endeavors of the past 5 years.
What is NORTH KOREA.
200
General Motors named a new Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO joined GM in 1980 as an electrical engineering student and worked their way up the corporate ladder. This attribute marks the new CEO as unique; no other US carmaker has ever been run by such a person.
What is Mary Barra, who is FEMALE.
200
Which of these leaders is the current President of Syria: Bonus: Name the country each leader is associated with. Mohammed Morsi Angela Merkel Bashar al-Assad Benjamin Netanyahu Hassan Rouhani
Who is Bashar al-Assad. Egypt (ousted) Germany (3rd term) Syria (in conflict) Israel (since 2009) Iran (since August 2013)
200
Novak Djokovic, current #2 tennis player in the world, is from this country. Bonus: Who is #1?
What is SERBIA. Bonus: Rafael Nadal, Spain.
200
The Farc operates deep within the jungles of this South American nation. Faric is a Marxist-Leninist group that routinely takes hostages and child soldiers. For 50 years, government negotiations with the large group have been unsuccessful. Most recently, Farc has been in the news for taking credit for a car bomb near Bogotá, the capital of this country.
What is COLOMBIA.
300
This week, Japan increased its defense budget and passed a new national security strategy in response to recent Chinese actions over THIS issue.
What is ownership of the East China Sea islands (DISPUTED TERRITORY)
300
This man holds several impressive firsts: first black man to be invited to the White House, first black man to be portrayed on a postage stamp, as well as a leader in condemning Jim Crow laws and promoting equality in business and education.
Who is Booker T. Washington.
300
President al-Assad was accused of committing this human rights atrocity against his own people, in August 2013.
What is the use of CHEMICAL WEAPONS * Sarin gas * Over 1,000 civilians killed
300
This sport claims origin in Wales, circa the Middle Ages, and was long known as "mob football." Modern positions include Prop, Lock, Flanker, Scrum Half, Full Back, and Fly Half.
What is RUGBY.
300
The next two Avatar films will be filmed in this country, which has been the location of another series, Lord of the Rings. The director, James Cameron, was no doubt enticed by the 25% tax rebate from the government.
What is NEW ZEALAND.
400
Earlier this week, China successfully used the Jade Rabbit to achieve this landmark event, the first of its kind since 1976.
What is a SOFT MOON LANDING.
400
The coldest average temperature was recorded in this country.
What is RUSSIA.
400
The name of the widespread movement that acted as a catalyst for the current bloody civil war in Syria. Bonus: Month, Year of the start of this movement.
What is the ARAB SPRING. Bonus: March 2011.
400
This sport generates millions annually and recently underwent strict reform to curb child labor violations. Participants top 40 mph. Popular locations include Dubai, Australia, Pakistan, and other sandy places.
What is CAMEL RACING.
400
The location of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig operated by BP, whose day of infamy back in 2010 still has great consequences.
What is The Gulf of Mexico.
500
In Southeast Asia, the Kashmir region is a dangerous, disputed territory in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains. Name 2 of the 3 countries that lay claim to Kashmir.
What are China, India, Pakistan.
500
This was the highest grossing app of 2013. * Over 500 million downloads * 1.5 billion plays to date * Estimated $1,000,000 million daily in revenue worldwide
What is CANDY CRUSH
500
These are two of the primary concerns about the conflict in Syria.
What are: - Displaced civilian populations - Destruction of life, property, and infrastructure - Rise in religious fundamentalism and sectarian strife - Alliances (Russia, Iran) - If the opposition does overthrow the government, what form will the new government take? Who will be in charge? ...
500
This is the sport with the most reported injuries in 2013, with over 500,000 directly correlated cases. Knee injuries topped the type of most common affliction.
What is BASKETBALL.
500
Name all 5 of the Great Lakes.
What are: Huron, Erie, Superior, Michigan, Ontario.