ICMS
Geography
History
Business & Economics
Food and Drinks
100

Which three core pillars does ICMS promote?

Building Networks, Empowering Leaders, Realising Ideas

100

Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

Japan

100

What was the name of the trade route that connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe before the modern era?

The Silk Road

100

What economic system is based on private ownership and free markets?

Capitalism

100

Which popular soft drink was originally created as a medicinal tonic in the late 19th century?

Coca-Cola

200

How many founding members established ICMS?

14

200

Which is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular or square?

Nepal

200

What global organization was formed after World War II to maintain peace?

The United Nations (UN)

200

In economics, what does GDP stand for?

Gross Domestic Product

200

What is the main ingredient in traditional guacamole?

Avocado

300

Where is ICMS founded?

St. Hilda’s College, Oxford

300

Which Southeast Asian country has never been colonized by a European power?

Thailand

300

What year did World War II officially begin?

1939

300

What major event in 2008 caused global financial turmoil?

The Global Financial Crisis (the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble and the failure of major financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers)

300

Which country is the world’s largest producer of coffee beans?

Brazil

400

Which ministry did Malaysian Public Policy 2024 collaborate with?

Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS)

400

Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries?

China and Nepal

400

What was the name of the Soviet Union’s first artificial satellite launched in 1957?

Sputnik 1

400

What economic indicator measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services over time?

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

400

What is the main ingredient that gives curry its yellow color? 

Turmeric

500

What year was the Malaysia Chapter of ICMS officially established?

2014

500

Which country has the most time zones? Why

France, due to its overseas territories

500

Who was the longest-reigning female monarch before Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Victoria

500

Which economic philosophy advocates for minimal government intervention in markets, allowing supply and demand to regulate the economy naturally?

Laissez-faire Economics

500

What rare fungus, often called “white gold,” is one of the world’s most expensive foods and is primarily found in Alba, Italy?

White truffle