1. Which present-day state, bordered by Montana to the north and South Dakota to the east, was the first to give women the right to vote in 1869?
2. The Red River forms a border between Oklahoma and which state?
3. The Eel River empties into the Pacific Ocean just south of Eureka in which state?
4. The uninhabited island of Hunga Ha’apai has grown in size due to recent volcanic eruptions. This island, part of the country of Tonga, is located in which ocean?
5. Khyber Pass, a centuries old caravan route, connects Pakistan with which other country?
6. The Garden Ring, with its eight lanes of traffic, crosses Gorky Park in which European capital city?
7. Which Mediterranean country, located at the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula, is Europe’s largest exporter of cotton?
8. Which country is not landlocked — Paraguay, Central African Republic or Portugal?
9. Which country does not border the South China Sea — Brunei, Oman or the Philippines?
10. The Giant Buddha statue of Leshan is over 230 feet tall, took more than 85 years to carve and is located in which present-day Asian country?
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ANSWERS
1. Wyoming 2. Texas 3. California 4. Pacific Ocean 5. Afghanistan 6. Moscow 7. Greece 8. Portugal 9. Oman 10. China
