1. Which natural disaster caused the most deaths worldwide during the past two decades?
A. Earthquakes
B. Tsunamis
C. Floods
D. Hurricanes
Answer: B.
2. On which continent can you find the Maldives, a nation made up of more than a thousand islands?
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. North America
D. Africa
Answer: A.
3. What is the name of the new program in Australia that's designed to help disadvantaged students get into college?
A. "Education Nation"
B. "Generation Success"
C. "Students for Higher Learning"
D. "Learning for All"
Answer: C.
4. Which organization is marking its 100th anniversary this year?
A. The United Nations
B. UNICEF
C. The Red Cross
D. Greenpeace
Answer: B.
5. Which country has been chosen to host the 2012 Olympic Games?
A. London, England
B. Paris, France
C. New York, U.S.
D. Madrid, Spain
Answer: A.