Ethics and the Holocaust
Decolonization
Current Events
Miscellaneous
Final Jeopardy
100

What is the difference between the Holocaust and a holocaust?

The Holocaust specifically refers to the attempted extermination of Jews; a holocaust is a general term for killing by fire.

100

What is the difference between direct and indirect rule?

Direct: colonizing country is ruled by colonizers Indirect: colonizing is 'ruled' by local leaders (puppets)

100

Who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Argentina

100

The Wall (Iron Curtain) during the Cold War did not just separate East and West Berlin: True or False?

True, it separated most of Europe

200

What years did World War II take place?

1939-1945

200

What are two more terms for "periphery countries"?

Poor, Global South, dependent states, less economically developed countries

200

In what month will the next Zambian General Elections take place?

August 13, 2026

200

What is the difference between a thesis and as topic sentence?

Thesis is the main point of an essay; topic sentence is the main point of a paragraph

300

In what year did the Rwanda Genocide take place (+- 2 years)?

1994

300

What is the difference between a nation and a state?

Cultural commonality vs. political territory

300

Who is currently the Vice President in the US?

J.D. Vance

300

How do you spell Mr. Johnny's last name?

Schwerk

300

In what year was AISL founded (+-1 year)?

1986

400

In what year was the UN Convention of the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide adopted?

1948

400

How does "Dependency Theory" claim to explain poor countries' increasing poverty?

Poor countries export raw materials and import manufactured goods, losing money in the process

400

In what year did the Russia-Ukraine war begin (+- 1 year)?

February 2022 (or February 2014)

400

What does OPCVL stand for?

Origin, purpose, content, value, limitations

500

In what year were the Nuremberg Laws adopted (+-2 years)?

1935

500

Name at least two of the Five Stages of Decolonization.

Rediscovery, Mourning, Dreaming, Commitment, Action

500

Where will the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup take place: Brazil, Germany or France?

Brazil

500

In what year did Prince die (+-3 years)?

2016