Political Geography
Name one example of an international alliance
UN, EU, NATO, USMCA, etc.
Which country has the largest population?
India - 1,476,625,576
(China in 2nd with 1,412,914,089)
On what date did America gain independence?
July 4, 1776
What ancient people are known for building Machu Picchu?
The Inca
What are the 4 nations in Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Fire, air, water, earth
What is a democracy?
A type of government in which citizens have a say
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa (53 recognized sovereign nations)
What was the Boston Tea Party a response to?
It was to protest the Tea Act
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What country did matcha originate in?
China
What levels of government does the US have?
National, state, and local
Reykjavík is the capital of which country?
Iceland
What did the Virginia Company call their representatives?
Burgesses
What word was found carved into a tree on Roanoke Island in 1590?
Croatoan
Name 3 members of the K-pop group BTS
RM, J-Hope, Suga, V, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook
Name 2 of the major causes of conflict
Border dispute, ethnic diversity, resource competition, control of strategic sites, terrorism
What country has a dragon on its flag?
Wales, Bhutan
Which battle convinced France to help the Americans fight against the British?
Which religion has the following deities: Krishna, Ganesh, Lakshmi, and Shiva?
Hinduism
What country is known for a dish called poutine, made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy?
Canada
What is an autocracy?
A government led by a single person who achieves power through inheritance or military force
Name a country that starts but does not end with the letter A
Afghanistan, Azerbaijan
What was a common nickname for British Soldiers during the revolution?
Redcoats (also called lobsterbacks and bloodybacks)
What bird did Australia declare war on in 1932?
Emus
Vlad Tepes of Romania inspired what classic horror icon?
Dracula