World News: Feb 1, 2019

What continent has the most countries?

• Asia
• Africa

Vietnam is a former colony of which country?

• France

• Portugal

• Britain

• Holland

Hong Kong became a British territory during imperialism. Which country did not 'acquire' any Chinese territory during Imperialism?

• France

• Japan

• The United States

• Portugal

Which of these is not an impact of the Opium Wars on China during the age of Imperialism?

• Christian missionaries being allowed into the country

• The payment of a huge amount of compensation to Britain that was passed onto Chinese peasants in the form of taxes.

• They were forced to sign the first of many 'unequal treaties' with foreign countries.

• The loss of Hong Kong to Britain.

• The Chinese Government was strengthened through increased trade with European powers.

What is the name of the extremely cold weather event that parts of America is currently experiencing?

• The Polar Plunge

• The Polar Vortex

• The Polar Freeze

• The Arctic Thunder

Naomi Osaka bested Petra Kvitova in the women's final. Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal for his 7th male title on Jan 27. Of which tennis tournament?

• Wimbledon

• French Open

• U.S. Open

• Australian Open

Which rap star was two hours late for his headlining performance at the Tacoma Dome this week?

• Drake

• Travis Scott

• Jay Z

• Kendrick Lamar

American and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to a peace deal to end the 17 year war in which country?

• Yemen

• Syria

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

For the Oscar film awards what is the first superhero movie to be nominated for best picture?

• Black Panther

• Aquaman

• Avengers: Infinity War

• Venom

What is the name of the longtime advisor to President Trump who has been charged as part of the Mueller investigation?

• Stephen Miller

• Mike Pence

• Roger J. Stone Jr.

• Reince Priebus