Knowledge USA
In the Declaration of Independence, it is said "All men are created ....?" Complete the statement.
"All men are created EQUAL
Who is the author of the play "A Raisin in the Sun"?
Lorraine Hansberry
Name the countries that are part of the United Kingdom.
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
We have read a poem called "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus. "The New Colossus" refers to which famous landmark?
The Statue of Liberty
Columbia
Before leaving their apartment, Mama makes sure to take something with her. What is it?
Her plant.
What is the name of the system of government in place in the UK?
In Germany, the system of government is the parliamentary democracy.
Constitutional Monarchy
Name one reason why Nigeria is considered to be the "Giant of Africa".
E.g. for its increasing population
What is the term for the commerce system between Europe, Africa and the Americas from the 17th to the 19th century?
Triangular Trade
Complete the following statement: We hold these truths to be self-evident (...) that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the p... of... h....
pursuit of happiness
At the beginning of the play, Ruth and Walter argue. Instead of discussing the issue with Walter, Ruth avoids the discussion by telling him... What?
Eat your eggs!
The British Empire was so huge that there was a saying referring to its territorial expansion. Complete it.
The ... never... on the British Empire.
The sun never sets on the British Empire
What is the name of the vast, oil-rich wetland in southern Nigeria where the Niger River drains into the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean?
Niger Delta
Members of the House of Lords (not elected) are also referred to as...?
(Looking for a 'nickname')
Peers
In the U.S., specific laws legalized the segregation of Black and White Americans from the late 19th century until the mid-1960s. What is the name of these laws?
Jim Crow Laws
In one of their discussions, Beneatha is upset with Asagai because he called her ... what?
Assimilationist
The result of the Brexit votum in 2016 was a shock for the EU. What percentage voted for leaving the EU and remaining in the EU?
(Range for errors = 5%)
52% voted for leaving
48% voted for remaining.
The British Empire and its territorial occupation has had far-reaching consequences for Nigeria.
Give me the name of the field of studies that study the consequences of occupation of foreign countries.
Postcolonialism/postcolonial studies
A stylistic device:
A figure of speech where a speaker directly addresses someone or something that isn't present.
E.g. O God of all creation...
Apostrophe
When talking about their rights to bear arms, U.S. Americans always refer to... ?
The Second Amendment
At the same time, Asagai has a nickname for Beneatha. He calls her "Alaiyo". What is the meaning of this nickname?
One for Whom Bread—Food—Is Not Enough.
The British monarch is not only the king of the UK, but also of a different global association encompassing former British Colonies. What is the name of this global association?
The Commonwealth of Nations
After its independence, Nigeria was officially free, but far from being united. In fact, there was one territory in Nigeria who demanded their own independence from Nigeria which resulted in a civil war. What was the state's name?
Republic of Biafra
There are different kind of narrators. The third-person narrator is usually categorized as being limited or ....
omniscient