“What in the World? Weekly Quiz" | October 30, 2023

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Jim Shepherd, Nashville, TN
Michael Weiss, Rockville, MD
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Mary Ellen Hamed, Louisville, KY
Ben Blue, Saco, ME
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Rich Buck, Peoria, IL
Christine Laemmar, Brookfield, WI
David Plekenpol, CO
Hannah Osborne, Chapel Hill, TN
Seth Osborne, Chapel Hill, TN
Adam Leff, Bethel, ME
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LAST WEEK’S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What in the World? Quiz – Week of Oct 23-29, 2023

1. Humanitarian shipments of food and medical supplies began to flow into Gaza through THIS passage after President Biden’s urging of the Israeli government.

A. Allenby Crossing from Jordan
B. Rafah Crossing from Egypt
C. Sharm El Sheikh Crossing from Egypt
D. Tripoli Gate from Lebanon

Correct Response: B. Rafah Crossing from Egypt
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/second-aid-convoy-egypts-rafah-soon-en-route-gaza-sources-2023-10-22/

2. Canada withdrew 41 diplomats from THIS country after being threatened to have their diplomatic protection status revoked. The countries have been at odds since PM Trudeau claimed they were behind the murder of Canadian citizen who promoted Sikh causes.

A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. Myanmar
D. India

Correct Response: D. India
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/09/19/a-devastating-accusation-by-justin-trudeau-against-india

3. The conservative party lost to the liberal Civic Coalition led by Donald Tusk and his allies, who won enough seats at the highest turnout election in the post-communist country’s history to form a majority in THIS parliament, heralding far-reaching consequences for the EU.

A. The Parliament of Poland
B. The National Assembly of Hungary
C. The Italian Parliament
D. The Parliament of the United Kingdom

Correct Response: A. The Parliament of Poland
https://time.com/6325783/polands-election-eu-donald-tusk-essay/

4. President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel to offer support after the terrorist attack by Hamas became complicated by THIS event. It resulted in Arab leaders canceling an emergency meeting with Biden.

A. Hezbollah holding hostages in Gaza
B. Hospital blast killing hundreds of Palestinians
C. 6.3-magnitude earthquake
D. Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza

Correct Response: B. Hospital blast killing hundreds of Palestinians
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-israel-hamas-gaza-palestinians-a85cb682fdc61b80285cf4ab354354ce

5. The Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec will be inaugurated in December according to the president of THIS country which is investing $2.8 billion in the project. The rail shipment route starting near Veracruz will rival the Panama Canal which is plagued by drought induced water level troubles.

A. Nicaragua
B. Costa Rica
C. Honduras
D. Mexico

Correct Response: D. Mexico
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ports/mexican-president-says-rail-alternative-to-panama-canal-will-open-in-december/2-1-1536744

6. President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office urging Americans to do THIS.

A. Stand by Israel as well as continue to support Ukraine.
B. Remain neutral on the Israel-Gaza war.
C. Shift support from Ukraine to aid Israel.
D. Focus less on international aid and focus more on the southern border.

Correct Answer: A. Stand by Israel as well as continue to support the Ukraine.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-make-prime-time-case-us-assistance-israel/story?id=104146070

7. A Pentagon report noted THIS country had begun to expand its nuclear weapons inventory jumping to 500 warheads from 400 two years ago. The report said the country aimed to have 1,000 warheads by the year 2030.

A. North Korea
B. China
C. India
D. Pakistan

Correct Response: B. China
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67163903

8. For the first time Ukraine used THESE secretly provided long-range missiles on the battlefield against Russian forces.

A. Storm Shadow missiles provided by the U.K.
B. ATACMS missiles provided by the U.S.
C. Taurus KEPD-350 missiles provided by Germany
D. Spike LR missiles provided by Poland

Correct Response: B. ATACMS missiles provided by the U.S.
https://apnews.com/article/atacms-ukraine-longrange-missiles-5fd95f32449d14da22b82d57d6ccab22

9. Reports from Buenos Aires forecast a run-off vote will be required next month to choose THIS nation’s next President between left-wing candidate Sergio Massa and the far-right Javier Milei. The main issue has been the economy which has seen a 140% inflation rate.

A. Brazil
B. Colombia
C. Chile
D. Argentina

Correct Response: D. Argentina
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67190494

10. The United States temporarily halted sanctions on THIS country’s oil, gas and gold sectors in exchange for President Maduro agreeing to hold elections under international observers with opposition candidates allowed to run.

A. Bolivia
B. Zimbabwe
C. Venezuela
D. Nicaragua

Correct Response: C. Venezuela
https://www.gzeromedia.com/oil-gas-and-gold-for-pseudo-democracy

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