General knowledge

________ is the only continent with no permanent human habitation.

• Australia

• Artic

• Antartic

• Asia

_______ refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose)

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Mumps

• Maladies

Vietnam is one of the world’s hot spots of ________

• animal behavior research

• biological diversity

• solar energy production

• volcanic activity

Regarding Vietnam's historical timeline, there was a Buddhist monk set himself aflame in public. What was the driving force behind that noble deed?

• Use of violent military tactics

• South Vietnamese Pres. Ngo Dinh Diem’s religious repression

• War propaganda against communism

• U.S. military presence in civilian neighborhoods

Who was the president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, or North Vietnam, during most of the war?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Nguyen Huu Tho

• Bao Dai

• Tran Dai Quang

Who is the historical figure who helped restore peace in the midst of chaos by putting down the revolt of the 12 Palatines?

• Ngô Quyền

• Đinh Bộ Lĩnh

• Vua Hùng

• Lê Đại Hành

________ was the birthplace for the modern concept of love as a romantic feeling existing outside of marriage

• England

• China

• Italy

• France

Which of the following literary figures is widely regarded as the queen of Vietnamese poetry?

• Xuân Quỳnh

• Đoàn Thị Điểm

• Hồ Xuân Hương

• Huyện Thanh Quan

During which traditional festival do the Vietnamese offer sacrifices to the moon - such as mooncakes and symbolic fruits - to bring them good luck?

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Tet Holiday

• Christmas

• Dragon Boat Festival

Which of the following colors is validated as "unlucky/ unfortunate color" in Chinese culture?

• Red

• White

• Black

• Pink