Belarus

Belarus is a landlocked country in northeastern Europe. With which of these countries does Belarus NOT share a border and significant cultural links?

• Russia

• Spain

• Poland

• Ukraine

Dzyarzhynsk Hill marks a point of geographical significance for the country of Belarus. Which of these is it?

• The country's lowest point

• The country's northernmost point

• The country's easternmost point

• The country's highest point

The most striking feature of the flag of Belarus is the red and white pattern along its hoist (the part that is next to the flagpole when it is flying). What is the significance of this pattern?

• It shows how important Belarus has been in the development of fractal theory

• It shows that communism and capitalism can be combined for the good of all

• It reflects the preeminent position of Belarus in modern art

• It represents a traditional type of weaving

This 1992 Belarusian stamp offers a clue as to the religious heritage of the country. Approximately two thirds of Belarusians practice some formal religion. Which of these is by far the most common faith?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Taoism

• Christianity

What bird is commonly considered the national bird of Belarus?

• Stork

• Eagle

• Swan

• Ostrich

What medium was used in creating these works of art?

• Marble

• Plastic

• Bronze

• Straw

What traditional soup of beetroot and cabbage, along with other vegetables, is pictured here?

• Borscht

• Bouillabaisse

• Avgolemono

• Gazpacho

What wintry sport is Belarus's most popular one?

• Baseball

• Track and field

• Tennis

• Ice hockey

One of Belarus's four UNESCO National Heritage sites is the Belavezhskaya Pushcha, a forest on its western border that also extends into neighboring Poland. It is the home for the Belarusian unofficial national animal, the wisent. What kind of animal is the wisent?

• Snake

• Tiger

• European bison

• Wild horse

I went on a hike around _____ Lake Naroch.

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• an

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