World A to Z 5/20

Where is the place where people are making violins as mentioned in the text?

• Andes Mountains

• Bolivian Amazon

Answer explanation

The place where people are making violins as mentioned in the text is the Bolivian Amazon.

Who brought the tradition of playing violins to the Bolivian Amazon?

• Franciscan Missionaries

• British Colonists

Answer explanation

Franciscan Missionaries brought the tradition of playing violins to the Bolivian Amazon.

What is the profession of people who make violins?

• Luders

• Luthiers

Answer explanation

The correct profession of people who make violins is 'Luthiers'. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Luthiers'.

What is the dream of some students learning to make violins?

• To make them for themselves and their relatives

• To play in an orchestra

Answer explanation

The dream of some students learning to make violins is to make them for themselves and their relatives, as stated in the correct answer choice.

What happened to the helicopter carrying Iran's president?

• It disappeared

• It returned to base

Answer explanation

The helicopter carrying Iran's president disappeared, as stated in the question.

What was the weather condition complicating the search for the helicopter?

• Snowstorm

• Cold temperatures, fog, and rain

Answer explanation

The weather condition complicating the search for the helicopter was cold temperatures, fog, and rain, as mentioned in the correct answer choice.

Which countries offered to assist with the search for the Iranian president's helicopter?

• USA, Canada, Mexico

• Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

Answer explanation

The correct countries that offered to assist with the search for the Iranian president's helicopter are Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

What was the first European explorer to sail from Europe to India?

• Vasco de Gama

• Marco Polo

Answer explanation

Vasco de Gama was the first European explorer to sail from Europe to India, making him the correct choice for this question.

When did Cuba achieve its independence from the United States?

• 1920

• 1902

Answer explanation

Cuba achieved its independence from the United States in 1902.

Who made the first non-stop solo transatlantic flight?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

Answer explanation

Charles Lindbergh made the first non-stop solo transatlantic flight.