quiz for exchange project between Swedish and Belgian school

1. MOST WELCOME TO SWEBEL’S… INTERNATIONAL INTERNET QUIZ Hallsberg, Sweden Dendermonde, Belgium YOU ARE

2. Hallsberg, Sweden Dendermonde, Belgium a multimedia quiz focusing on the important topics of…

3. Hallsberg, Sweden Dendermonde, Belgium WAR

4. Hallsberg, Sweden Dendermonde, Belgium PEACE war & peace

5. Hallsberg, Sweden Dendermonde, Belgium war & peace 5 categories War & Peace till 1900 Two World Wars World in War & Peace now Open (1) Open (2)

9. Round 1: till 1900 1.1 Greek mythology is very rich in stories. One of the better known stories is the heroic fight of the Greeks against the inhabitants of a famous town. These pictures of Odysseus and a wooden horse, ánd the name of Helen should ring a bell. Which town are we talking about?

10. Round 1: till 1900 1.2 One of the most famous warlords was a general, first consul and even an emperor (albeit for a short while). He seemed particularly afraid of pick-pockets all the time… Anyway, in the end he was exiled to a island, where he supposedly died. Which island is this?

11. Round 1: till 1900 1.3 First have a look at these two pictures, taken from a film about a famous woman. Look carefully!

12. Round 1: till 1900 1.3 First have a look at these two pictures, taken from a film about a famous woman. Look carefully! She was either a messenger, a witch, a lunatic, a warrior or a saint. Or perhaps she was just áll of that. Anyway, it all started in 1424 when she got message from… Archangel Michael. Who was she?

13. Round 1: till 1900 Listen to Pierce Brosnan’s voice… 1.4

14. Round 1: till 1900 1.4 but the strength of a king is sometimes based on magic and battle as well ! This king in particular oftentimes relied on a magical weapon (that made him king in the first place). What was the name of his mythical weapon?

15. Round 1: till 1900 1.5 In 49 BC Julius Caesar fell into disgrace, and was declared enemy of the Roman Republic. But he didn’t quite agree, and with his loyal troops he decided to cross the river that marked the borderline between his province and the Roman homeland. Which river was that?

16. Round 1: till 1900 1.6 The Scottish highlands are rough territory, and so are their inhabitants. The Scottish clans indeed have always been known to be tough fighters. Now listen to this music for a while…

17. Round 1: till 1900 1.6 Unfortunately no, we already know they are playing the bagpipes. What we do want to know is the name of the typical cloth (with striped pattern) they use, to make their Scottish kilts..

18. Round 1: till 1900 1.7 Now, sit back and watch… Do not be afraid, it’s just a movie. Or is it? Independence Day… The United States became independent on the 4th July. Yes, but in what year?

19. 1.8 This picture (a photograph of a statue) had as a caption: “Boer fighter leaving wife and children on 11 October 1899 for the War” ) This war was so significant for the history of this country that they even devoted a museum to it. What country is that? Round 1: till 1900

20. 1.9 Round 1: till 1900 Religion was often used as an excuse for warfare. But for many crusaders their long and dangerous military raids had a noble cause… the liberation of a holy city from the unbelievers. Which city is that?

21. 2.1 Round 2: world wars A simple question, no doubt… Who is this man? (we give you his first name: Winston, and you give us his last name) I might help if you listen to his voice…

22. 2.2 Round 2: world wars Unfortunately, This sign has grown to become a well known symbol. However, what is the name of this symbol , that the Nazi’s used?

23. Round 2: world wars 2.3 World War II began with a shocking experience for the Americans…

24. Round 2: world wars 2.3 World War II began with a shocking experience for the Americans… On december 7th, 1941 the Japanese launched a totally unexpected air raid on an American harbour not far from Hawaii. Which harbour was that?

25. Round 2: world wars 2.4 The assassination of Franz Ferdinand (heir to Austria) in Sarajevo by terrorists in 1914 had tremendous consequences! What did his death lead up to? Ferdinand’s bloodied coat

26. Round 2: world wars 2.5 One of Hitler’s most outstanding officers was a field marshal, nicknamed ‘desert fox’. That’s because he often fought in the African deserts (like in Libya) with his Panzer division. His troops were finally defeated by the British at El Alamein in 1942. What was his last name? (his first name was Erwin)

27. Round 2: world wars 2.6 Fierce battle scenes in or around trenches, were typical of World War I, also known as the Great War…

28. Round 2: world wars 2.6 It was not until June 28 1919, however, that this war was officially ended. This peace treaty was signed in France. In which city was that?

29. Round 2: world wars 2.7 A German count (Ferdinand was his first name) constructed cigar-shaped balloons for bombing raids in the beginning of World War I. These airships were even named after him, and a rather popular band shares the same name. Which name is that?

30. Round 2: world wars 2.8 World War II has given inspiration to many film directors, not in the least to Steven Spielberg. You will certainly recognize “Saving private Ryan”, but… what is the title of the other movie?

31. Round 2: world wars 2.9 How nice… waving goodbye!

32. 2.9 Except if you know it is the pilot from the Enola Gay, starting off for his deadly mission on August 6, 1945. Round 2: world wars Which Japanese city did they bomb?

33. ANSWERS ROUND 1 coming up …

34. 1.1 Troy 1.2 Saint-Helena 1.3 Joan of Arc 1.4 Excalibur 1.5 Rubicon 1.6 Tartan 1.7 1776 1.8 South-Africa 1.9 Jerusalem up to the third round…

35. Round 3: world now 3.1 Many people feel that Austria should be at least politically isolated, because of one man and his extreme right Freedom Party. What is the name of this man?

36. Round 3: world now 3.2 You’ll definitely recognize this picture. It’s of a country that is at war with Chechnya. The acting president of this country is now Vladimir Putin (Poetin). He is not yet as well known as his predecessor, whose picture you can now see. But surely, you know this man’s name!

37. Round 3: world now 3.3 Have a look at this map. It has been the scene of incredible violence the past few months, and real peace still has not returned. What province , that president Milosevic apparently does not want to give up, are we talking about?

38. Round 3: world now 3.4 This man has recently been released from Britain, because he was allegedly too ill to stand trial (in Spain, or wherever). He did seem to be a lot healthier though, once he returned to his South-American homeland, where the former dictator was hailed by a great many people. What country is this?

39. Round 3: world now 3.5 This man, the pope, has recently and publicly asked for forgiveness because of the wrongdoings of the Church in the past… What is his full (papal) name?

40. Round 3: world now 3.6 Northern Ireland has always been the hotbed of politically inspired violence. One militant (terrorist) group especially is notorious for its violence. What does the abbreviation of that militant group stand for?

41. Round 3: world now 3.7 Saddam Hussein may have been defeated by the US in a war some years ago, but he is still holding office. He is the leader of which country?

42. Round 3: world now 3.8 Although the cold war period may be over, the practice of spying surely is not. The CIA is well known, but a separate US agency within the CIA is even more secret. What three-letter word are we looking for?

43. Round 3: world now 3.9 The pope, throwing in the towel?

44. Round 3: world now 3.9 Not quite… Actually, this is a rather exceptional meeting with a man who is strongly connected to the PLO and the PNA, and who received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1994. Give his full name!

45. ANSWERS ROUND 2 coming up …

46. 2.1 Churchill 2.2 Swastika 2.3 Pearl Harbo(u)r 2.4 WW I (Great War) 2.5 Rommel 2.6 Versailles 2.7 Zeppelin 2.8 Schindler’s List 2.9 Hiroshima up to the fourth round…

47. Round 4: open (1) 4.1 Billy Joel, Goodnight Saigon … a dreadful nightmare for both American GI’s and Vietnamese people alike… What is the present name of Saigon?

48. Round 4: open (1) 4.2 This man had a dream… But it was shattered to pieces when he was brutally murdered. What is his full name?

49. Round 4: open (1) 4.3 This wall has been more than just a symbol. It was torn down in november 1989. In what year was it built?

50. Round 4: open (1) 4.4 If one novel should be mentioned now, it is definitely the one written in 1869 by a Russian novelist, whose first name was Leo. What was his last name?

51. Round 4: open (1) 4.5 This Indian peacebearer has done a tremendous lot for his people. In 1948 however, he was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic. Give his full popular name (in 2 words) !

53. Round 4: open (1) 4.7 Green peace is now an international organization. It all started when they set sail with their first ship (the Phyllis Cormack) to stop US nuclear tests. What year was that? 1964 1971 1979 1982

55. Round 4: open (1) 4.9 Many people try to avoid this present day world filled with crime, violence and war. Some of them even separate themselves from the rest of this world, to live in peaceful harmony, wary of modern day technology. Harrison Ford for instance got to know them a lot better for one of his movies… What community are we looking for?

56. Round 4: open (1) 4.9 Many people try to avoid this present day world filled with crime, violence and war. Some of them even separate themselves from the rest of this world, to live in peaceful harmony, wary of modern day technology. Harrison Ford for instance got to know them a lot better for one of his movies… What community are we looking for?

57. ANSWERS ROUND 3 coming up …

58. 3.1 (Jorg) Haider 3.2 (Boris) Jeltsin 3.3 Kosovo 3.4 Chile 3.5 John Paul II 3.6 Irish Republican Army 3.7 Iraq 3.8 NSA (Nat. Sec. Ag.) 3.9 Yasser Arafat up to the last round…

60. Round 5: open (2) 5.2 This U2-song is an indictment against the cruelties of war… January 30, 1972, on a ‘bloody Sunday’, 14 unarmed civilians were shot dead by British troops… In which city did this event take place?

61. Round 5: open (2) 5.3 Below you can see a map of the ongoing peacekeeping missions of this international organization. Its secretary-general is Kofi Annan, and the organization was founded in 1945. Give its full name.

62. Round 5: open (2) 5.4 What word is missing from this news report? Watch carefully though… visible clues might just be flying by! HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- ???????? fighters like the one that went down in Yugoslavia are vulnerable to enemy attack, despite their reputation, the commander of the fighter wing where the F-117A Nighthawks are based said Sunday. ''They are not invincible. They are not invisible,'' said Brig. Gen. William Lake, 49th Fighter Wing commander. ''They are what I frequently refer to as low-observable, capable of going against certain threats.''

63. Round 5: open (2) 5.5 Cleary, not everyone is particularly happy with the current president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who overthrew the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko… What is his name?

64. Round 5: open (2) 5.6 Spain is not exactly a peaceful country either. There are still regular terrorist attacks by Basque separatists. What is the name of this separatist Basque movement? (it’s a three-letter word)

65. Round 5: open (2) 5.7 Racism can take on extreme forms. Such as this organization, that was founded in the United States. It is held responsible for extreme violent actions against black people. What is the (full) name of this organization?

67. Round 5: open (2) 5.9 An impartial, international campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). E.g. trying to free political prisoners by organizing world wide appeals Give the full name of this organization

68. ANSWERS ROUND 4 coming up …

69. 4.1 Ho Chi Minh (City) 4.2 Martin Luther King 4.3 1961 4.4 Tolstoj 4.5 Mahatma Gandhi 4.6 Doctors Without Borders 4.7 1971 4.8 Mother Theresa 4.9 Amish

70. BREAK

71. ANSWERS ROUND 5 coming up …

72. 5.1 Oliver Stone 5.2 (London)derry 5.3 United Nations 5.4 Stealth 5.5 (Laurent D.) Kabila 5.6 ETA 5.7 Ku Klux Klan 5.8 Seabees 5.9 Amnesty International up to the guru questions…

73. ANSWERS GURU QUESTIONS coming up …

74. 1 sl a very (A)

75. 2 Anth o ny (O)

76. 3 For wh o m the bell tolls (O)

77. 4 Da r ius III (R)

78. 5 Agent O r ange (R)

79. 6 Ken n edy (N)

80. 7 Ulrik e (E)

81. 8 Mar s hall (S)

82. 9 M argaretl (M)

83. 10 Ausch w itz(-Birkenau) (W)

84. We hope you enjoyed the quiz. Thank you!