Weekly Quiz

Which African nation officially joined the BRICS group during its 2023 expansion?

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

• Ghana

Which two countries joined the Schengen Area through sea and air routes on March 31, 2024?

• Bulgaria and Romania

• Hungary and Slovakia

• Portugal and Spain

• Croatia and Slovenia

What significant legislation did the European Union pass in March 2024 concerning technology?

• Blockchain Regulation Act

• Cybersecurity Framework

• Data Privacy Expansion Act

• Artificial Intelligence Act

Who became the UK Prime Minister in July 2024?

• Boris Johnson

• Keir Starmer

• Rishi Sunak

• Theresa May

Which two countries were involved in significant military exchanges in April and October 2024, bringing the Middle East to the brink of a regional war?

• Turkey and Syria

• • Egypt and Libya

• Israel and Iran

• • Iraq and Jordan

What is considered the largest empire in history?

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 20

Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, used to be called what when it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Antioch

• Alexandria

• Rome

• Constantinople

Where is the Pyramid of the Sun located?

• Luxor, Egypt

• Teotihuacan, Mexico

• Tikal, Guatemala

• Chichen Itza, Mexico