ASIA
The Line of Control separates these two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors, who have fought multiple wars over Kashmir.
What are India and Pakistan?
This is the largest desert in Africa.
What is the Sahara desert?
This Colombian singer is known for hits like "Hips Don’t Lie" and "Waka Waka" and was the first artist to perform at three different World Cups.
Who is Shakira?
This is the only Arabic speaking country without a desert.
What is Lebanon?
This international organization was created in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
What is the United Nations (UN)?
This Ease Asian country operates under a “One Country, Two Systems” model, though recent protests have challenged its autonomy.
What is Hong Kong?
This was the first African country to receive its independence from a colonial power.
What is Ghana?
This ancient civilization, centered in modern-day Peru, built Machu Picchu and developed an advanced road system without a written language.
What is the Inca?
This country was the first to recognize the USA as a sovereign state in 1777.
What is Morocco?
This organization, focused on oil policy, brings together several of the world’s leading oil producers.
What is OPEC?
This country is home to the “chaebols,” powerful family-run conglomerate like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG.
What is South Korea?
This widely spoken language is a mix of Bantu and Arabic influences and is especially common in East Africa.
What is Swahili?
This iconic Mexican beverage, made from fermented agave, is often served in a clay cup with a worm salt rim and is known for its strong kick.
What is Mezcal?
This president was forced to resign during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.
Who is Hosni Mubarak?
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement that replaces this previous trade agreement.
What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
This film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the first non-English movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
What is Parasite?
This is the only Spanish speaking country in Africa?
What is Guinea Equatorial?
This Latin American country became the first in the world to legalize recreational marijuana in 2013.
What is Uruguay?
The name of this Arab League nation, the third smallest in Africa, means "moon."
What is Comoros?
This currency is the dominant global reserve currency, aka the most-used currency in the world.
What is the U.S. dollar?
This UN-backed treaty aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and includes major Asian powers like China and India.
Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)
The African Union (AU) has its headquarters in this capital city.
What is Addis Ababa?
The U.S.-backed Operation Condor was a covert campaign in the 1970s to suppress left-wing movements across several Latin American countries. Name two countries involved.
What are Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia?
This Palestinian singer became famous in 2013 after covering the song 'Ana Daami Falastini' on the second season of Arab Idol.
Who is Mohammad Assaf?
U.S. Congress has declared this number of wars since World War II.
What is none?