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100

How many capital cities does South Africa have? 

3!

Pretoria is the legislative capital, but Cape Town is considered as the cultural one, while Bloemfontein, is the judicial capital.

100

Which two English-speaking countries from the Southern hemisphere have nearly identical flags?

Australia and New Zealand

100

When is Independence Day in the USA?

July 4th

100

What does the acronym U.N. stand for?

United Nations

UN is committed to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. 

100

What does the acronym GAFAM stand for?

Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft

It has become a shorthand term for some of the most powerful companies in the world—all American, all tech giants. 

200

What nationality are the people nicknamed "kiwis"?

They are New Zealanders.

200

Which famous clocktower is attached to the Houses of Parliament in London?

Big Ben

200

What did prohibition in the USA consist in during the 1920s and early 1930s?

The sale of alcohol was forbidden in several states.

200

What does the acronym W.H.O. stand for?

The World Health Organization

200

Who is The Iron Lady?

Margaret Thatcher.

She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold that office. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. 

300

Which country do you support if you shout "Go Springboks!" during a rugby match?

South Africa

300

Who were the "untouchables" in India?

Any person outside the caste system

300

Which amendment to the Constitution allows American citizens to possess a firearm?

The second

300

What does the acronym WTO  stand for?

World Trade Organisation 

It deals with global rules of trade, and help to emerging countries.

300

Who are "the wallabies"?

Apart from a marsupial that resembles a kangaroo, it is the nickname of the National Rugby Team of Australia.

400

Which federal country do the states of Saskatchewan and Yukon belong to?

Canada

400

What is Eire most known as?

The Republic of Ireland

400

Who is the current Vice-President of the USA?

Kamala Harris

400

What does the acronym UNESCO  stand for?

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. 

UNESCO encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations.


400

Where is Ontario?

(2 possible answers)

It is a province of Canada, home to the nation's capital city Ottawa. 

But is also a city in California, about 50km east of Los Angeles

500

In which country is the state of New South Wales situated?

Australia

500

In which country are the two main political parties  embodied by a donkey and an elephant?

In the USA: the elephant stands for the Republicans, qhile the donkey represents the Democrats.

500

Who is the odd one out?

George Washington, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson

All feature on the famous monument Mount Rushmore, BUT Frankin Delano Roosevelt. He was President of the US, but it is his distant cousin Theodore Roosevelt who is carved.

500

What does the acronym ICJ  stand for.

International Court of Justice. 

It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.

500

Which American President was nicknamed "No Drama"?

Barack Obama, for his cautious and meticulous presidential campaign in 2007–08 and for his patient, relaxed demeanor.