The Last Challenge

Which country has a unicorn as its national animal?

• India

• Scotland

• Germany

• Sweden

Answer explanation

Fun fact:

You probably wouldn't think of a magical horned creature typically seen on children's lunchboxes! But it's true: the unicorn really is this country's official national animal.

These proud, untameable creatures are fiercely independent and famously difficult to capture or conquer, which will sound familiar to anyone who has read their Scottish history. Even though unicorns are mythological, Scots have always felt drawn to what they represent (James Walsh, 2022).

Which two countries share the longest border in the world?

• India and Pakistan

• Kazakhstan and Russia

• Canada and Mexico

• Canada and USA

Answer explanation

Fact:

The United States and Canada share the world's longest international border, 5,525 miles with 120 land ports-of-entry, and our bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most extensive.

Who made the following statement: "Negative peace is the absence of tension, positive peace is the presence of justice"?

• Jimmy Carter

• Barack Obama

• Martin Luther King Jr.

How many countries are there in the world?

• 195

• 194

• 200

• 178

Port of Spain is the capital city of ______?

• Philippines

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Spain

• Venezuela

Answer explanation

Did you know?

Port of Spain is linked by good roads with other parts of Trinidad. The port has a key position on world shipping routes and is a centre of trade within the West Indies. At Piarco, about 15 miles (25 km) east of the city, is the country’s chief airport (Lorraine Muray, 2022).

What bird is often used as a symbol of peace?

• Dove

• Cardinal

• Crow

• Pigeon

Answer explanation

The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures. In ancient Greek mythology, it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life and in ancient Japan, a dove carrying a sword symbolized the end of the war (The History Press, 2022).

Which of the following Act promotes equality before the law for all people regardless of race, color, or national or ethnic origin?

• Republic Act No. 9710

• Racial Discrimination Act 1975

• Anti-Discrimination Act of 2011

Answer explanation

The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 promotes equality before the law for all people regardless of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

Learn more by visiting this website: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/legal/legislation

Which country ranked no. 1 country for racial equality in 2022, and sits at 12th overall in the 2022 Best Countries rankings?

• Norway

• Canada

• Finland

• Netherlands

What was the first state to give women's rights?

• Indiana

• Washington

• California

• Colorado

Answer explanation

Know more about the women's history at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/womenshistory/womens-suffrage-timeline.htm

True or False: Holland is a region in The Netherlands?

• True

• False