3rd notes

Question 1

What is the capital of Malawi?

Answer 1

Lilongwe

Question 2

What is the capital of Togo?

Answer 2

Lomé

Question 3

What is the capital of Eswatini?

Answer 3

Mbabane (also known as Lobamba)

Question 4

What is the capital of Vanuatu?

Answer 4

Port Vila

Question 5

What is the capital of Nepal?

Answer 5

Kathmandu

Question 6

What is the capital of Uruguay?

Answer 6

Montevideo

Question 7

What is the currency of Japan?

Answer 7

Yen (¥)

Question 8

What is the currency of Switzerland?

Answer 8

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Question 9

What is the currency of Eurozone countries?

Answer 9

Euro (€)

Question 10

What is the currency of Brazil?

Answer 10

Real (R$)

Question 11

What is the currency of India?

Answer 11

Rupee (₹)

Question 12

What is the currency situation in Zimbabwe?

Answer 12

Multi-currency (USD, ZWL, etc.)

Question 13

Name a landlocked country.

Answer 13

Nepal, Paraguay, Switzerland, Kazakhstan

Question 14

Name a double landlocked country.

Answer 14

Liechtenstein, Uzbekistan

Question 15

How many borders does China have?

Answer 15

14 borders. Examples: India, Russia, Pakistan, etc.

Question 16

How many borders does Russia have?

Answer 16

16 borders

Question 17

How many borders does Brazil have?

Answer 17

10 borders

Question 18

What are the maritime borders of Malta?

Answer 18

Maritime borders with Italy and Tunisia

Question 19

Where is the Tropical Rainforest biome usually found? What are some examples (regions)?

Answer 19

Usually found near the equator. Examples: Amazon (heart of South America), Central Africa

Question 20

What are the characteristics of the Desert biome? (4)

Answer 20

Extreme temperatures, minimal rainfall, plants such as cacti, and animals such as camels

Question 21

What are the threats to the Tundra biome? (2)

Answer 21

Climate change, oil extraction

Question 22

Petra is an ancient _ - _ _ in _. It is famous for its _ - _ _ and _ _ _.

Answer 22

Petra is an ancient rock-carved city in Jordan. It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water management system.

Question 23

Machu Picchu is an ancient _ _ / _ in _, _. It is famous for its _ _

Answer 23

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan ruins/city in Cuzco, Peru. It is famous for its archaeological significance

Question 24

The Great Wall of China was built to _ China against _, especially from the _. It stretches over _ miles or _ meters. It symbolizes _ and _.

Answer 24

The Great Wall of China was built to protect China against invasions, especially from the Mongols. It stretches over 13,000 miles or 21,000 meters. It symbolizes defense and history.

Question 25

The Colosseum is an _ _ _ located in _, _. It is a _ site for _ _ and _ _. Provide 2 definitions

Answer 25

The Colosseum is an Ancient Roman amphitheater located in Rome, Italy. It is a historical site for gladiatorial games and public spectacles. Amphitheater: An open and circular area of ground that is surrounded by rows of seats that are sloped towards the center (and are usually open as well) (Public) Spectacle: A large public event or show/performance

Question 26

What does the Eiffel Tower symbolize?

Answer 26

Modern architecture

Question 27

What is the largest ocean?

Answer 27

Pacific Ocean

Question 28

What is the geopolitical importance of the Mediterranean Sea? (3)

Answer 28

Important for trade. Important for history. Surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Question 29

What is significant about the South China Sea? (2) Provide 1 definition

Answer 29

Hotspot for territorial disputes. Vital trade route Hotspot: A place of significant activity or danger

Question 30

What is the Arctic Ocean known for? (1)

Answer 30

Melting ice is opening new shipping lanes and and trade routes

Question 31

How long is the Great Wall of China? What is it a symbol of?

Answer 31

-Over 13,000 miles or 21,000 meters long -Symbol of defense and history

Question 32

The Statue of Liberty is located in _ _, _ and symbolizes _ and _. It was gifted by _.

Answer 32

The Statue of Liberty is located in New York, USA and symbolizes freedom and liberty. It was gifted by France.

Question 33

The Taj Mahal is located in_, _, it is a _ built by Emperor _ _ in memory of his wife _ _. It is also known for its _ _. Provide 1 definition

Answer 33

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India, it is a mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is also known for its Mughal architecture. Mughal empire: An early modern empire that was comprised of modern day North India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

Question 34

La Sagrida Familia is _ _'s iconic _ and _ in _, _. Provide 2 definitions

Answer 34

La Sagrida Familia is Antoni Gaudí’s iconic basilica and cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Iconic: Very famous or popular Basilica: An Ancient Roman public building

Question 35

How many official languages does India have?

Answer 35

22 official languages

Question 36

Which country has the most official languages?

Answer 36

Bolivia with 37 official languages

Question 37

Which country has the biggest population in Africa? What is its population?

Answer 37

Nigeria with over 200 million people

Question 38

Which country has the biggest population in the world? What is its population?

Answer 38

India with over 1.45 billion people