1. Prior to the Spanish conquest, the Pipil Indians, whose culture was similar to that of the Aztecs, lived in what present-day country that borders Honduras and Guatemala?
2. Tourism is important in Tirol, an Alpine state in what country bordered by Germany to the north and Italy to the south?
3. About half of the population of South America lives in what country?
4. More than 75 percent of the population of a country lives in urban centers such as Vancouver and Montreal. Name this country.
5. Manila is the capital city and also a cultural center for folk arts and theater in what island country?
6. Nine Bantu languages, Afrikaans, and English make up the 11 official languages in which country?
7. In a country just east of Sweden, more than 80 percent of the population is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Name this country.
8. The Kissimmee River flows into Lake Okeechobee in what state that borders the Gulf of Mexico?
9. Atlantic City, known for its boardwalk and casinos, is located in what mid-Atlantic state?
10. Crater Lake National Park is located near Klamath Falls in what U.S. state?
National Geographic Bee; National Geographic Society
ANSWERS
1. El Salvador 2. Austria 3. Brazil 4. Canada 5. Philippines 6. South Africa 7. Finland 8. Florida 9. New Jersey 10. Oregon
