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 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 years 3 months 9 years 9 months

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

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 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. His expeditions to the new world were draining the Crown's resources. 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 Norway Denmark Iceland

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