9/20/24 The World from A to Z

What is the main goal of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett competition?

• To fly a gas balloon as far as possible from the launch point

• To create the most gas

• To fly like an eagle, through the trees

• To blow the biggest chewing gum bubble

Which team won the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett competition this year?

• A team from the United States

• A team from Austria

• A team from Germany

• A team from Portugal

What action did the United States Federal Reserve take recently?

• Abolished the interest rate

• Kept the interest rate unchanged

• Lowered the key interest rate

• Raised the key interest rate

Which planet is named after a mythological Roman messenger god?

• Tesla

• Dodge

• Ford

• Mercury

What is the expected duration of the asteroid's orbit around Earth?

• Two days

• Two years

• Two MONTHS

• Two weeks

On this date in 1870, which city was declared the new capital of Italy?

• Florence

• Venice

• Milan

• Rome

Which U.S. president took office in September 1881?

• Chester Cheeta

• Chester A. Arthur

• Chesty Puller USMC

• Chest of Drawers

Which country has three capitals and is located between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?

• South Carolina

• South Africa

• South America

• South Park

What was a major use of ostrich feathers in the early 1900s?

• Building houses

• Creating sculptures

• Decorating cars

• Making hats

What is unique about the bunker going up for auction in England?

• It's a modern skyscraper

• It's a luxury mansion

• It's a Cold War era decommissioned bunker

• It's a medieval castle