Mishmash A - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Afghanistan

In 2000, 28 barbers were jailed in Kabul for promoting "anti-Islamic hairstyles" after copying the hairstyle of Leonardo DiCaprio's character Jack. The Taliban rulers claimed that it interfered with Muslim prayer. Though "Titanic" was banned in this country, it still was seen via videos that were widely accessible.

Answer: Afghanistan

In 2005, it is still regarded as the worst motor vehicle and road disaster, worldwide. The incident occurred when a petrol tanker collided with a Soviet army truck in the Salang Tunnel, which is 2.7km or 1.7 miles long. Many believe that the true figure is closer to 3,000 when considering all the factors, such as the explosion, fire and fumes.
Source: "The Top of Everything", Russell Ash, 2004

Answer: Antarctica

The United States and Russia (previously Soviet Union) have combined to establish a testing laboratory on the Antarctica, as there are similarities to Mars.

There are channels on Mars that have been gouged by ice similar to those that are found in Antarctica. Consequently, equipment - such as robots, can be tested that has been designed for use to explore Mars in the future.

Answer: Island in the Caribbean

Anguilla is an island located in the Lesser Antilles, east of the Virgin Islands of Puerto Rico. It has an area of 91 sq kms or 35 sq miles.

Though it is a territory of the United Kingdom, it is self-governing, democratic dependency. English is the main language and Christianity is the main religion. Visiting this island is not advisable during July through to October as it suffers from frequent hurricanes and tropical storms.

Answer: True

In the northeastern Bahamas lies the island of Abaco, which is an archipelago. It has a population of approximately 12,000. Abaco is 100 miles long and between two and four miles wide. Surrounding it are little islands which are called cays.

Answer: American Samoa

American Samoa is in the South Pacific Ocean and incorporates five volcanic islands and two coral atolls. The two coral islands are Rose Island and Swains Island. The total area is 199 sq km.

The climate is defined as tropical marine. The average annual rainfall is approximately 3 metres (125").

Pago Pago is the capital and had a population approximately 9,000 in 2001. It is on the island of Tutuila.

Most of American Samoa's export and commerce revolves around canned tuna as it was 93% of the total export in 2002. The main places that it exports to are Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada.

Samoan is spoken by 90.6% of the population, but two other main languages that are spoken in American Samoa are English and Tongan. Most American Samoans were found to be bilingual in a 2000 census.
Sources: CIA: The World Factbook and SBS World Guide

Answer: Afghanistan

Ethiopia also used this method to control smallpox. A Chinese Buddhist nun invented this form of smallpox immunization in the eleventh century and some authorities regard it as the oldest known form of vaccination.

Answer: Ascension Island

Ascension Island is a dependency of St Helena and has an area of 90 sq kms or 35 sq miles. It is 750 miles northwest of Saint Helena. The population is approximately 1,100; but as there are no indigenous people, this figure is made up from Saint Helenians, Britons and Americans.

The island is rocky and has a volcanic origin with the last eruption occurring about 600 years ago.

The breeding sites that are worldwide importance is for the Sooty Tern or Wideaware and the Frigate bird species.
Source: NationMaster.com

Answer: Antarctica

Commonwealth Bay, George V Coast in Antarctica is regarded as the windiest place in the world. Winds at this location have been recorded at 200 mph.
Source: NationMaster.com

Answer: False

Though American Samoa falls under US jurisdiction, American Samoans cannot vote as they are classified as American nationals and not classed as citizens. There is, however, a non-voting representative of this nation in Congress.

Answer: Anguilla

Anguilla National Anthem in full is:

GOD BLESS ANGUILLA
God bless Anguilla,
Nurture and keep her.
Noble and beauteous she stands midst the sea,
O land of the happy, a haven we'll make thee,
Our lives and love we give unto thee

Chorus:

With hearts and souls we'll build our nation, Proud, strong and free,
We'll love her, hold her dear to our heart for eternity, Let truth and right our banner be,
We'll march ever on,
Let truth and right our banner be,'
We'll march ever on.

Mighty we'll make her, long may she prosper,
God grant our leaders wisdom and grace,
May glory and honour, ever attend her ,
Firm shall she stand throughout every age.

Answer: American Samoa

This qualifying match was played on 11th April 2001. The score that was recorded was 31 (Australia) to 0 (American Samoa).

Answer: True

There was an ATM at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in 2005. This station has a population of 200 in winter.

Answer: Anguilla

The Carnival lasts for a week and it begins the weekend that occurs before the first Monday in August. Another event during this celebration is a fishing boat race.

Answer: No

Though there is no public transport on Ascension Island, there are hire cars available and bus tours that can be arranged. 40 mph is the speed limit but in Georgetown and Two Boats village, it becomes 20 mph. Drivers are warned of wild sheep and donkeys that group together on the roads during wet weather.