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Click on the logo to
the left to
see a short video of WorldQuest 2007!
The
12th annual WorldQuest international trivia
competition will take place
Tuesday,
February 26, 2008
at the Renaissance Suites Hotel. Last year, 28
teams participated in the event and answered
grueling questions in history, current events,
geography, people in the news, and several others. Participants
also enjoyed a modest buffet dinner and a chance to win
donated prizes from the community. WorldQuest is a
unique, fast-paced, fun, interactive, educational
fundraiser that you should experience!
WorldQuest 2008
Renaissance Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Directions
*If you want to sign-up as a team, please send in your registration form
by fax (704-687-4372) or mail (WAC - Charlotte, UNCC, 227 CHHS Building,
9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223)
individuals or teams can
send in forms sent out by the Council in the mail or
download an online application here.
Registration is due by
February 19th at 5pm.
Please visit our sponsor's websites by clicking on their
logos!
WorldQuest 2008 is Sponsored by:
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WorldQuest 2008 Envoy Level Sponsors:
Special Thanks to the Organizations Donating to our
Raffle:
 
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) celebrates 12 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
Council would
like to invite you to participate in a
challenging competition set to test your knowledge on international
affairs.
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WorldQuest 2008
includes these categories:
Geography of the Americas
Flags of the World
History of Asia-Pacific
Famous International Faces
Current Events
International Art (paintings, sculptures, etc.)
Global Potpourri (sports, holidays, landmarks, etc.)
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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
2008 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
2008 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 2008. 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 Council in the mail or
download an online application.
What is the Registration Fee?
Member's Registration Fee - $
40
Non-Member's Registration Fee- $
50
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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