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Congratulations to this year's winners:
1st
place--Charlotte Country Day School Staff
2nd
place--Providence Day School Faculty (Blue)
3rd
place--U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The
eleventh annual WorldQuest international trivia
competition took place Wednesday, February 21, 2007
at the Renaissance Hotel Suites. Twenty-eight
teams participated in the event and answered
grueling questions in history, current events,
geography, people in the news, and several others.
Ultimately, staff of Charlotte Country Day School
claimed first place. They narrowly beat out
last year’s winners from
Providence Day School
Faculty, Team Blue, who came in second;
U.S. Customs
and Border Protection placed third.
WorldQuest 2007
Renaissance Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Directions
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Registration was due on
Friday, February 9, 2007 by 5:00 PM
WorldQuest 2007 is Sponsored by:
WorldQuest 2007 Envoy Level Sponsors:
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) celebrates 11 years of
bringing WorldQuest to the Charlotte community. Since it’s inception
in 1995 by our Council, WorldQuest has grown into a countrywide
trivia competition within the WACA system focusing on international
affairs. This program is part of our continued commitment to
education and promotion of international understanding in the
Charlotte area.
The WACC would
like to invite you to participate in a fast-paced, fun, and
challenging competition set to test your knowledge on international
affairs.
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WorldQuest 2007
included these categories:
Geography
Flags
History
Famous Faces
Current Events
Languages
International Charlotte
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PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL
UNDERSTANDING |
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Consider creating a group of like-minded individuals interested in
international affairs. Individuals,
businesses/corporations/organizations (for profit and non-profit)
and schools can create teams.
If you’re an individual interested in participating in WorldQuest
2007 but don’t have a team, we will assign a team for you.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ) |
What is WorldQuest?
This unique event, which debuted in Charlotte, has become a major
fund-raising event around the country for other World Affairs
Councils. Teams from local businesses, schools and other
organizations compete for prizes in this international trivia
competition held each year. Challenging questions are
prepared for the competition relating to current events, geography
and international issues.
Who Can Play?
Individuals,
businesses/corporations/organizations (for profit and non-profit)
and schools can create teams.
If you’re an individual interested in participating in WorldQuest
2007 but don’t have a team, we will assign a team for you. Each team
consists of 8-individual players.
How is WorldQuest
Played?
There
will be seven rounds in WorldQuest 2007. Each round will consist of
10-20 questions, 30-seconds for each questions. Each team will be
provided with an answer sheet that must be turned in at the end of
each round. Only correct answers will be considered for the final
tally. Participants can challenge the answers should there be a
discrepancy in the answers/questions. In the event of a tie, a
sudden death round will be played.
There
will be an intermission after the fourth round. During that time,
answers to each question (in previous rounds) will be read out.
Contest Question
Presentation
Questions will be projected onto a
screen by PowerPoint and read aloud by a moderator. Question formats
will included:
Multiple Choice
Options - Questions will included four potential answers.
Individual teams are required to select the correct/best answer.
Pictorial:
Photographs of flags, currency, famous faces and landmarks will be
projected on the screen. Individual teams are required to select the
correct/best answer.
How do I Register?
Individuals or teams can complete
invitations sent out by the WACC in the mail or
download an online application.
What is the Registration Fee?
Member's Registration Fee - $ 35
Non-Member's Registration Fee- $ 45
What if I need to Cancel?
Refunds will only be given
before we have guaranteed the number of participants to the hotel.
This usually takes place 2 to 5 days before the event. If you are
not able to cancel before we guarantee, you are encouraged to find
someone to play in your place.
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1st
place--Charlotte Country Day School Staff
2nd
place--Providence Day School Faculty (Blue)
3rd
place--U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The
eleventh annual WorldQuest international trivia
competition took place Wednesday, February 21, 2007
at the Renaissance Hotel Suites. Twenty-eight
teams participated in the event and answered
grueling questions in history, current events,
geography, people in the news, and several others.
Ultimately, staff of Charlotte Country Day School
claimed first place. They narrowly beat out
last year’s winners from
Providence Day School
Faculty, Team Blue, who came in second;
U.S. Customs
and Border Protection placed third.
WorldQuest 2007
Renaissance Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Directions
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Registration was due on
Friday, February 9, 2007 by 5:00 PM
