World history and geography tidbits

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

2. The impeachment and trial of Warren Hastings lasted how long in the British Parliament? 9 years 9 months 3 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? 4 2 8 6

5. Why did Queen Elizabeth I imprison Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London? She objected to his efforts to make smoking fashionable. 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.

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

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

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

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