Cbaw Pmo Multicultural Event Trivia - Americas
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The name of the famous mountain in South Dakota with the four Presidents' faces is?
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Mount Rushmore
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Everest
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Mount Washington
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What area of land was bought by USA from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 Million
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Hawaii
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Iceland
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Niagara
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Alaska
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A. AlaskaExplanation
The Alaska Purchase was made by the US from Russia in 1867. The Alaska purchase is also known as "Seward's Icebox" or "Seward's Folly" because the United States Secretary of State, William Henry Seward, purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million which was considered to be a huge mistake by many and an economic liability for the nation.Rate this question:
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What is the official language of Brazil?
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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English
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French
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A. PortugueseExplanation
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, and is spoken by more than 99% of the population.[citation needed] Minority languages include indigenous languages, and languages of more recent European and Asian immigrants.Rate this question:
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Which is the lowest point in the continent of North America
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Death Valley
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Yellow Stone National Park
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Grand Canyon
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Sahara Dessert
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A. Death ValleyExplanation
At 3.4 million acres, Death Valley is the largest national park in the United States. The highest recorded temperature in Death Valley is 134F, measured in July, 1913.Rate this question:
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How many countries make up the continent of North America?
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10
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19
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23
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29
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A. 23Explanation
North America, the planet's 3rd largest continent, includes (23) countries and dozens of possessions and territories. It contains all Caribbean and Central America countries, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, the United States of America, as well as Greenland - the world's largest island.Rate this question:
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