Social Studies Trivia Challenge

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This territory in Asia was divided into two sovereign states after World War II - one in the north and one in the south. What is the name of the southern country on its peninsula?

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South Korea

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The name of this country is also the name of a continent.

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Australia

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This country in North America declared its independence from Spain in 1810.

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Mexico

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An ancient civilization known as Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris-Euphrates rivers in what is now mostly Kuwait and this country...

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Iraq

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This island nation in East Asia is the only country in the world that has a reigning emperor.

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Japan

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A famous canal across this Central American country connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

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Panama

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Nelson Mandela was once president of this country on the southern tip of Africa.

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South Africa

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This country is the oldest country in Europe and the first country in the world to abolish slavery.

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Portugal

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This country in Western Europe is the only country in the world in which Hebrew and Arabic are official languages.

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Israel

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Running water in this SE Asian country is still a luxury. Most people have to carry their own water from the river to use daily.

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Laos