Quiz on Donald Trump's Interest in Greenland

Why did President-elect Donald J. Trump want to acquire Greenland?

• For its tropical climate

• For its national security purposes

• To build a vacation resort

• To establish a wildlife sanctuary

What did Mr. Trump threaten to do if Denmark did not give up Greenland?

• Send military forces

• Impose tariffs

• Cut diplomatic ties

• Launch a media campaign

What did Mr. Trump write on social media about Greenland?

• Greenland is a tropical paradise

• MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN

• Greenland is not for sale

• Greenland is a lost cause

What was Denmark's response to Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland?

• They agreed to negotiate

• They sharply rebuked the proposal

• They ignored the proposal

• They offered a counter-proposal

What is Greenland known for?

• Tropical beaches

• Natural resources and strategic location

• Dense forests

• Desert landscapes

What did Mr. Trump reignite the conversation about through social media?

• Climate change

• Ownership and control of Greenland

• Tourism in Greenland

• Wildlife conservation

What has melted in Greenland over the past three decades?

• Forests

• Ice sheets and glaciers

• Desert sands

• Mountain ranges

What did the Danish government publish in 2023?

• A travel guide

• A report on Greenland's mineral potential

• A history book

• A climate change denial

What is the strategic significance of the Arctic Sea route mentioned in the text?

• It is longer than the Suez Canal route

• It is shorter and more efficient

• It is a tourist attraction

• It is a wildlife reserve

By what percentage has ship traffic in the Arctic surged over the past decade?

• 10%

• 20%

• 37%

• 50%