Academic WorldQuest

Teams from public and independent high schools in the greater Charlotte region are invited to compete in this international knowledge competition. Categories include world history, flags, foreign policy, geography, and current events.

Academic WorldQuest has attained such a level of popularity that students return annually for the honor of representing their schools in this competition. This program encourages team building and a better understanding of global issues in a fun and engaging way. The winning school is invited to participate in the national Academic WorldQuest competition hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America.

How to Play?

Show Us Your Global Smarts! For the 14th consecutive year, high school students taking part in Academic WorldQuest (AWQ 2023) will play alongside teams participating in WorldQuest (WQ 2023), the community version of this global knowledge “trivia” event. High school teams from all around the greater Charlotte area will participate in this international knowledge event and answer multiple-choice questions related to current events, history, geography, geopolitics, and other topics of global significance.

Academic WorldQuest 2023 Information:

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Location: Hilton Charlotte Uptown (222 E. Third St., Charlotte, NC 28202)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Dinner) |6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Welcome & Program)

Each high school may send TWO teams of 4 students each. For example: School “A” may send a freshman team (4 students) and a senior team (4 students). Students on each team don’t have to be from the same class or grade level.

Register online: AWQ Team Registration $30 (per team) — Online registration

Registration Deadline: November 3, 2023 (12:00 p.m. EST)

Academic WorldQuest 2023 Categories: 

  1. World Flags
  2. Geography of New Zealand
  3. History of Apartheid in South Africa
  4. Politics in Latin America
  5. AI, Social Media and Technology: Geopolitical Implications, Challenges and Successes
  6. Current Events
  7. Soccer: A Global Sport