What political figure's independent candidacy saw him outperform the major party nominees in Utah in 1992, while also hailing from East Texas?
AB.F. Terry High School
BMir Sayyid Ali Hamadani
CMaluku sectarian conflict
DRoss Perot
The businessman and former presidential candidate was born in Texarkana, Bowie County, East Texas. In 1992, his independent run for president saw him finish ahead of Bill Clinton in Utah, making it the only state where the Democratic nominee did not come in second.
Q2
Johnstown, Pennsylvania — Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
What baseball legend played in both Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania?
AReggie Jackson
BJim Jones
CGautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha constituency
DReyes Católicos
A Hall of Fame baseball player and actor grew up in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. This same player also played on AAABA teams in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, alongside other notable figures in baseball history.
Q3
East Haven, Connecticut — Framingham, Massachusetts
What shared media service allows residents of East Haven, Connecticut, and Framingham, Massachusetts, to broadcast their own programming?
AAzerbaijan Democratic Republic
Bhospitalization
Cpublic-access television
DPristina International Airport
Residents in Framingham, Massachusetts, can create and produce their own television programs for cablecast on local channels. Similarly, East Haven, Connecticut, is served by its own local channel on the Comcast system for community broadcasting.
Q4
Juneau, Alaska — Stockton, California
Which place is connected to Juneau, Alaska through "Executive Order 9066"?
ASalinas, California
BCompton, California
CStockton, California
DFremont, California
Stockton, California, was one of fifteen temporary detention sites established by the Wartime Civilian Control Administration. This center held approximately 4,200 Japanese-Americans who were removed from their West Coast homes under Executive Order 9066, awaiting transfer to more permanent internment camps.
Q5
Beirut, Lebanon — Villarrica, Paraguay
What geological period is represented by red sand deposits in Beirut and alluvial sediments near Villarrica, Paraguay?
AVillarrica, Paraguay
BLondon Borough of Croydon
CColma, California
DCocobeach
The Quaternary period is represented by red sand deposits in Beirut, which are believed to be river terraces. Near Villarrica, Paraguay, Quaternary sediments are found in the alluvial plains of the Tebicuarymí River.
Q6
Duluth, Minnesota — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
What company dominates the radio market in both Duluth, Minnesota and Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
ACedar Springs Public Schools
BCrown corporation
CMayo Clinic Health System
DTownsquare Media
Townsquare Media is a significant player in the radio landscape of both Duluth, Minnesota and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In Duluth, it owns the majority of commercial radio stations alongside Midwest Communications. Similarly, in Tuscaloosa, Townsquare Media operates a cluster of stations that, along with Clear Channel Communications, form the majority of the market.
Q7
Daegu, Yeongnam — Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province
What ancient Korean historical text mentions both Daegu and Gyeongju in relation to royal authority and markets?
Aformation (geology)
BSamguk sagi
CGuernsey
DDowntown Manhattan
The Samguk sagi, a significant historical record of ancient Korea, offers insights into both Daegu and Gyeongju. It mentions King Sinmun's consideration of moving the capital to Daegu in 689, an initiative likely aimed at reinforcing royal authority. The text also details the establishment of markets in Gyeongju during the reigns of Kings Soji and Jijeung.
Q8
London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom — Stevenage, United Kingdom
What ancient thoroughfare and a modern bus route both connect to a historic Hertfordshire town?
ASt Albans
BKenya Commercial Bank
CFujitsu
DCharleville-Mézières
The Roman road Watling Street, which now forms the western border of the London Borough of Barnet, once led directly to the historic Hertfordshire town. Stevenage, a modern town, also has bus routes that provide direct service to the same Hertfordshire destination.
Q9
Samarra, Iraq — Kadhimiya, Kādhmiyyah
What significant endeavor did Harun al-Rashid initiate in both Samarra and Kadhimiya?
AGreater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
BAbbasid Caliphate
CAtlantic Forest
DNon-Aligned Movement
Harun al-Rashid, a prominent ruler, commissioned the excavation of a supplementary canal near Samarra, which led to the planning of a vast octagonal city. He also set aside land for a specific purpose in Kadhimiya.
Q10
Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh — Ballina, County Mayo
Which Irish town was visited by French soldiers during the 1798 Rebellion, a conflict that Ghazipur's Lord Lieutenant of Ireland helped suppress?
AKilmuckridge
BArklow
CPorturlin
DBallina, County Mayo
During the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a small column of French soldiers advanced through the estate of Ballina, County Mayo, as part of a reconnaissance group. Ghazipur's Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord Cornwallis, was instrumental in suppressing this same rebellion and establishing the Act of Union.
