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Samhain, an ancient festival that was an important predecessor to Halloween, originated with which people group?

This is the national flag of Barbados. The blue stripes represent the sea/sky, and the gold is sand. The Broken Trident symbolizes the nation's break from colonialism. Its three points represent the democratic ideal: government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Commonly forgotten, Romanian is the other major Romance language. Under Trajan in 106 AD, the Romans conquered Dacia (modern-day Romania), where Vulgar Latin, the common spoken form of Latin, spread. Vulgar Latin later evolved into the different Romance languages.

Which of the following is the national flag of Barbados?

Andorra is the country. Tucked in the Pyrenees Mountains, the country has a unique history and setup. It’s ruled (symbolically) by two non-Andorran co-princes: the President of France & the Bishop of Urgell in Spain. This arrangement dates back to a feudal treaty signed in 1278.

There are five major Romance languages. Four of them are Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Which of the following is the fifth?

The highlighted river is the Brazos. While still under Mexican rule, many Anglo-Americans settled on and near the Brazos due to its fertile lands. During the Texas Revolution, independence was declared at Washington-on-the-Brazos, near the river, on March 2, 1836.

What country is located here?

True! Citizens in US territories cannot vote in the general election for US president, but they can vote in the primaries. They also elect non-voting delegates to the House. These delegates can introduce bills and speak on the floor, but they cannot vote on the final legislation.

What river is highlighted on this map?

True or False: Citizens of United States territories, such as Puerto Rico and Guam, can vote in presidential primaries and elect non-voting delegates to the U.S. House.

Since 1994, Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko, a former Soviet party man, has been Europe's longest-serving leader. President Lukashenko has consolidated his grip on power amid allegations of fixed elections. He refers to himself as “Batka” (father) and is close to Putin and Russia.

Where is Hadrian’s Wall located?

The highlighted country is Mozambique. It gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The country has a blend of influences from the Portuguese, Arab, and African traditions. Its flag is unique as it is the only national flag in the world to feature a modern firearm, an AK-47.

Excluding monarchs, which country has the longest-serving current political leader in Europe?

The Po is the highlighted river. Starting at its source in the Alps and flowing to its delta on the Adriatic, it is Italy’s longest river at 405 miles (652 km). In the Italian Campaign of WW2, the Germans put up a defensive line there, but the Allies broke through in April 1945.