Geography Quiz #205
Geography Quiz for 16 December 2012
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Q1.
What is the currency used in Egypt, Syria and Lebanon?
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2
Q2.
Which Indonesian volcano erupted in October / November 2010, forcing 70,000 people from their homes?
A
The Soufriere Hills volcano
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3
Q3.
Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Maine are collectively known as what?
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Q4.
What is a voluntary association of mainly former British colonies that co-operate with common values and goals that include the promotion of democracy, human rights, good governance, the rule of law, individual liberty, egalitarianism, free trade, multilateralism and world peace?
A
Commonwealth of Nations
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Q5.
Which of these African countries has the largest area?
Note: This question was updated in September 2020
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Q6.
Which of these functions is centred in The Hague?
A
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
B
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
C
The International Court of Justice
D
International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Q7.
Which of these countries has a capital city where the name starts and ends with the same letter?
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