Cbaw Pmo Multicultural Event Trivia - Americas

1. The name of the famous mountain in South Dakota with the four Presidents' faces is?

Mount Rushmore

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Everest

Mount Washington

It took 14 years and 400 men to carve the mountain. Despite harsh and dangerous conditions, no one died during the project.

Explanation

It took 14 years and 400 men to carve the mountain. Despite harsh and dangerous conditions, no one died during the project.

2. What area of land was bought by USA from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 Million

Hawaii

Iceland

Niagara

Alaska

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.

Explanation

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.

3. What is the official language of Brazil?

Spanish

Portuguese

English

French

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.

Explanation

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.

4. Which is the lowest point in the continent of North America

Death Valley

Yellow Stone National Park

Grand Canyon

Sahara Dessert

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.

Explanation

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.

5. How many countries make up the continent of North America?

10

19

23

29

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.

Explanation

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.