math & puzzles Online Quiz - 101

The first U.S. presidential election took place between December 15, 1788, and January 10, 1789. George Washington was inaugurated in 1789. 1796 was the year of the first contested election (Adams vs. Jefferson).

The Stannaries of Cornwall were the administrative bodies that governed tin mining in Cornwall. Tin mining was the dominant industry from ancient times (2nd millennium BC) through the 20th century. Cornwall was famous for its tin deposits, which were mined and traded throughout history.

In the context of the Imperial Japanese military during WWII, 'gyoku-sai' or 'zemmetsu' referred to the total destruction or annihilation of a unit, often associated with fighting to the last man rather than surrendering.

The red howler monkey is a South American species known for its loud vocalizations. They live in troops and have a diet consisting largely of leaves and fruit (especially figs). Bald uakaris have very different physical characteristics.

The margay is a small wild cat native to Central and South America that is uniquely adapted to an arboreal life, possessing the ability to rotate its ankles to climb down trees head-first. Ocelots and jaguarundis are less strictly arboreal.

The kinkajou is a nocturnal, arboreal mammal from the Procyonidae family (related to raccoons) found in Central and South America. Its appearance and prehensile tail often lead to it being mistaken for a primate like the potto.

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA. While the UN has a major office in Geneva, Switzerland, its primary headquarters is not in Bern. Thus, 'No' is correct.

The volcano rabbit (teporingo) is a small rabbit native to the mountains of central Mexico. It lives at high altitudes on the slopes of four volcanoes near Mexico City. It is not found in Alaska, Peru, or western North America.

The star-nosed mole is a small North American mammal named for the distinctive 22 fleshy tentacles (rays) surrounding its nostrils. It lives in wet, waterlogged areas from Canada through the eastern United States. These rays are incredibly sensitive tactile organs used for identifying prey.

The golden lion tamarin is famous for its striking reddish-orange fur and the mane-like hair around its face and neck. While cotton-top tamarins also have distinctive hair, the 'lion' moniker specifically refers to the mane-like look.

The white-bellied spider monkey is a highly arboreal New World monkey found in the Amazon. They are known for their long limbs and prehensile tails, which they use to swing through the canopy. Coatis are not monkeys.

Kingsnakes are non-venomous constrictors found in the southern USA and northern Mexico. Despite their name, they kill prey through constriction, not venom. They are famous for eating other snakes, including venomous species, and are immune to many snake venoms.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded by Henry Dunant and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is a global center for humanitarian and international organizations.

The European Union's institutions are primarily located in Brussels (Commission/Council), Strasbourg (Parliament), and Luxembourg (Court of Justice). The other options list cities that do not serve as official seats for the main EU branches.

The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This city has hosted the organization since its inception (and its predecessor, the OAU), serving as a diplomatic hub for the continent.

SEATO was an international organization for collective defense in Southeast Asia, and its headquarters were located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was dissolved in 1977. The other cities listed are capitals of neighboring countries.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Washington D.C. is the capital of the US, a key NATO member, but not where NATO is based. Amsterdam and Moscow are not related to NATO headquarters.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Washington D.C. hosts the World Bank and IMF, not WHO. Rotterdam and Venice are not UN agency headquarters locations.

The headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is located in Atlanta, Georgia, not New York City. Therefore, the statement is false, making 'No' the correct response.

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, has its administrative headquarters in Minsk, Belarus. Moscow is the capital of Russia, but not the official seat of the CIS.