Which is the largest of the Dodecanese islands? A Lesbos B Corfu C Rhodes Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and the group’s historical capital. It is known most for the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue of the Greek sun-god Helios and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The … Read more
What island group does Halki belong to? A Ionian B Cyclades C Dodecanese Halki is in the Dodecanese group of 15 larger and 150 smaller islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Dodecanese translates to ‘the 12 islands.’ The correct answer is Dodecanese.
These ruins are what remains of a medieval castle built by knights on a Greek island in the Aegean. Where are we? A Rhodes B Halki C Crete The Knights of St. John built this castle in the 14th century on the island of Halki, which is closer to Turkey than mainland Greece. The castle … Read more
When did the UN adopt the Declaration of the Rights of the Child? A 1959 B 1979 C 1999 Adopted 63 years ago today, the declaration was the first comprehensive international agreement on the principal tenets of children’s rights. The correct answer is 1959.
This artwork was created at the headquarters of the United Nations. Which city is it in? A Rome B New York City C Berlin The UN headquarters is a complex of buildings perched along New York City’s East River in the US. Last month, the UN celebrated its 70th year in this location. The grounds … Read more
Which country has the largest percentage of children in its population? A Singapore B Uganda C Niger Children (age 14 and under) make up more than 50% of Niger’s total population. The correct answer is Niger.
The River Quoich was a favorite spot of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at the time. Who was he or she? A King George V B King Edward VII C Queen Victoria Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 until her death in 1901, a reign longer than any previous British monarch. (Queen Elizabeth II’s reign outlasted Victoria’s by … Read more
The River Quoich and the pine woods around it are part of what mountain range? A Grampians B Mamores C Cairngorms The Quoich is located in the Cairngorms mountain range, which is a high plateau with domed summits that rise up to a modest 4,000 feet. That’s about as high as mountains get in Scotland, … Read more
This river and pine forest are an example of the beauty of the Highlands. Where are we? A Maine B Newfoundland C Scotland The River Quoich is a popular spot for hikers and paddlers in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. A tributary of the River Dee, it’s located in the Aberdeenshire area of northeastern Scotland. … Read more
In most movies and TV shows, the call of a bald eagle is really the call of a… A Red-tailed hawk B Osprey C Golden eagle For such a big, powerful bird, the bald eagle has a surprisingly soft call that’s really more of a whistle. That’s why most movies and TV shows overdub the … Read more