Western Hemisphere
Canada is not part of the Western hemisphere region
True or False
False, Canada is part of the Western Hemisphere
The 'Fifth' World Centre was given the name, Kusafiri World Centre. Kusafiri is a Swahilli word which means _________ when translated
'to journey'
In 1999 the Arab Region became the 5th WAGGGS region which includes:
A) Middle East, Russia, Gulf Region
B) North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf Region
B) North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf Region
The WAGGGS' World Committee met in Holland and decided that a World Centre should be built for all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world to share. The name of the first WAGGGS World Centre, established in 1932 in Adelboden, Switzerland is___________
Our Chalet
The Asia Pacific Region supports 26 national Girl Guide and Girl Scouts organisations across the region.Can you name one Country
Australia
Bangladesh
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Kiribati
Korea
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
New Zealand
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Tonga
How many athletes did Canada sent to the 2022 Winter Olympics
A) 324 B) 178 C) 215
C) It's the third-largest Winter Games contingent the country has ever sent. Of the 215 athletes heading to China to compete, there are 106 who identify as female, the most ever in Canadian Winter Olympic history.
How many African countries are in the Winter Olympics 2022?
A) 14 B) 5 C) 2
Saudi Arabia will compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics for the first time. The team consist of 1 athlete. Which sport are they competing in
A) Ski Jumping B) Speed Skating C) Alpine Skiing
C) Alpine Skiing
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics games in 1924
A) London B) Norway C) France
C) France
The 2022 Olympics are being held in Beijing China. Does China have Girl Guides or Girl Scouts units
A) Yes B) No
B ) No - 1n 1949 scouting and guiding was banned by the Communists party when the People's Republic of China was formed
The Western Hemisphere is home to this World Centre
Our Cabana
Ghana is a member of WAGGGS and the Country sent 1 athlete who will competing in which event
A) Snowboarding B) Alpine Skiing C) Luge
B) Alpine Skiing
Is the Girl Guides of Saudi Arabia, part of WAGGGS
No - WAGGGS is growing in the Arab Region
Pax Lodge is located in England. Pax is Latin for what word
Peace
Australia has sent 44 athletes to the 2022 games. What % makes up how many women were sent
A) 67% B) 52% C) 24%
B) 52.3%
The Western Hemisphere has 35 organizations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Can you name 3 Countries that belong
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama, Republic of
Paraguay
Peru
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
United States of America
Venezuela
The Region is growing every year and we aim to reach how many million girls and young women by 2020.
two million, currently represents 33 Member Organizations and a membership of 1,317,020 girls and young women.
Did Lebanon send a team to the 2022 Winter Olympics
Yes 2 athletes (1male, 1 female) for Alpine skiing and 1 athlete (male) for cross country skiing
Which European country has won the most medals at the winter Olympics
A) England B) Norway C) Germany
B) Norway with 368 medals
Japan has won the medals in which winter sport?
A) speed skating B) ski jumping C) figure skating
A) speed skating total of 21 medals
Who is the only Canadian athlete to win medals in both the summer and winter games (6 in total, so far)?
A) Hayley Wickenheiser B) Clara Hughes C)Charles Hamelin
B) Clara Hughes she is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports. Hughes won two bronze in the 1996 Summer Olympics and four medals over the course of three Winter Olympics.
Guiding began in Kenya in 1920. Are units open for both boys and girls to join?
No - Guiding in Kenya is for girl members only
The Arab office was formally recognized by WAGGGS in 1973. Finally in 1999 the Arab Region became the _____ WAGGGS region.
5th
Which European country will be hosting the next Winter Olympics in 2026
A) Italy B) France C) Switzerland
A) Italy
What is the name of the the World Centre in India that offers a unique and cultural experience
Sangam