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World history and geography tidbits

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World history and geography tidbits game quiz
"Some interesting geography and history questions."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Romans used the phrase 'ne plus ultra' to refer to what geographical feature?
    the Alps
    the island of Crete
    the island of Sicily
    the Rock of Gibraltar


2. The impeachment and trial of Warren Hastings lasted how long in the British Parliament?
    3 months
    9 years
    9 months
    3 years


3. When crossing through the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, what direction are you going?
    North
    Southeast
    East
    Northwest


4. How many countries border Turkey?
    2
    4
    6
    8


5. Why did Queen Elizabeth I imprison Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London?
    His expeditions to the new world were draining the Crown's resources.
    She was displeased with Raleigh's love affair with one of her maids of honor.
    She mistakenly thought he was part of a plot to overthrow her.
    She objected to his efforts to make smoking fashionable.


6. About what per cent of Indonesia's 17,000 islands are inhabited?
    5 per cent
    50 per cent
    35 per cent
    20 per cent


7. Which is the Westernmost of the following European cities?
    London, England
    Paris, France
    Dublin, Ireland
    Lisbon, Portugal


8. Which of the following cities is closest in latitude to San Francisco?
    Athens, Greece
    London, England
    Paris, France
    Rome, Italy


9. What country is the world's oldest democracy?
    England
    Iceland
    Denmark
    Norway


10. Which country was the first created with the help of the United Nations?
    Eritrea
    Zimbabwe
    Ghana
    Libya


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