2010 MOST IMPORTANT FACTS

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• Which country suffered from a very serious earthquake in January?

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• Haití

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• John Felipe Romero Meneses, 21 years old , died in Afghanistan because of

a) A mine

b) A shot

c) Food poisoning

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• a) A mine

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• In February the Earth trembled along 1000 km and left 800.000 people without a roof in

• a) Chile

• b) Ecuador

• c) Colombia

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• A) Chile

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• Which Spanish politician read the Bible in front of Obama?

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• Mr Zapatero

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• In which month was the ipad from Apple released?

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• In January

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• American Literature lost one of its famous writers J.D. Salinger, author of the classic “ The catcher in the rye”who died in New Hampshire at the age of

• a) 81

• b) 72

• c) 91

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• c) 91

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• In 2010 the third transplant of _______was carried out successfully in Spain.

• a) a face

• b) a penis

• c) a tongue

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• A face

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• The Chechnyan “Black Widows” hit Moscow in March through an attempted murder in:

• a) a market

• b) a church

• c) the underground

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• c) the underground

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• This year was Félix Rodríguez de La Fuente, a famous biologist who made the series “El hombre y la Tierra”, death anniversary. When did he die?

• a) 30 years ago

• b) 40 years ago

• c) 50 years ago

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• a) 30 years ago

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• Who won the Oscar to the best actress in 2010?

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• Sandra Bullock

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• Which natural disaster made air traffic collapse in April 2010?

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• A volcanic eruption in Iceland

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• Which three soccer players were chosen for the Golden Football in 2010?

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• Messi, Xavi and Iniesta

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• Which European country suffered the loss of its Prime Minister in April after a plane accident?

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• Poland

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• Which famous Catalan celebrity died in 2010 , who was actively involved in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona?

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• Juan Antonio Samaranch

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• Mark Twain, the famous writer of “Tom Sawyer” celebrated its anniversary. How long ago did he die?

• a) 100 years ago

• b) 500 years ago

• c) 300 years ago

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• 100 years ago

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• In May Israeli soldiers attacked 6 ships with 700 activists who were going to Gaza.In the attack, some people were killed. How many?

• a) 5 people

• b) 9 people

• c) 12 people

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• 9 people

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• FC Barcelona won the Spanish league. It was a historic feat. How many points did the team score?

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• 99

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• Which famous Catalan sports person got his second gold ring?

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• Pau Gasol

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• By 68 votes in favour and 55 votes against it (9 blank votes) a Spanish region banned bullfighting and generated debates in Spain.

Which region are we talking about and when did the votation take place?

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• Catalonia, in July

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• In the “Love Parade” a famous musical festival, a tragical event took place. 21 people died during the parade. Where does this festival take place?

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• Germany, Berlin

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• In July the Soccer World Cup took place in Africa. Which team was the world champion? Who did they play against? What was the final score? Who scored ?

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• Spain. Holland. 1.0. Iniesta

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• Who was released in August after being kidnapped by Alcaeda in the Islamic Magreb?

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• Albert Vilalta

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• Where did an infiltrated Taliban kill 2 “Guardias Civiles” and a translator?

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• In Afghanistan

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• Which famous American person came to Spain on a summer holiday?

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• Michelle Obama

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• Which famous French cyclist, winner of the Tour, died in August this year?

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• Laurent Fignon

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• Which famous crazy game played by tourists, specially in the Balearic Islands ,has already killed six people and has caused more than 30 accidents and is often hanged in internet?

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• “Balconing”, jumping from a balcony to a swimming- pool

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• Which famous Aragonese politician and singer died in September?

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• José Antonio Labordeta

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• Which famous sportsperson won the 4 Grand Slams ?

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• Rafa Nadal

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• Who won the Basketball World Cup this year?

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• The USA

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• Who became the Spanish vice-president in October?

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• Rubalcaba

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• In Chile, some miners were rescued from underground and all the world was waiting for their rescue. How many miners were rescued?

• a) 36

• b) 34

• c) 33

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• 33

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• Which Spanish motorcyclists won the World Championship?

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• Lorenzo, Márquez and Toni Elías

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• Which famous Spanish film director died this year at the age of 89?

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• Luis García Berlanga

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• Who won the “Premio Cervantes”?

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• Anna Maria Matute

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• Which Spanish edible thing was declared a “World Heritage” (patrimonio universal)?

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• The Mediterranean diet

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• In which region of north Africa problems arouse and outbreaks of violence appeared due to independence issues?

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• The Sahara

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• This year Wikileaks has published many secrets of the USA and its leader has been charged with rape in Sweeden. What´s the name of the founder of Wikileaks?

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• Julian Assange

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• Which two famous sports people have been charged with doping?

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• Alberto Contador and Marta Domínguez

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• Which famous law has been passed at the end of the year which makes bar owners angry and non- smokers happy?

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• No- smoking law inside premises