Wikinews:Dynamic quiz/quiz/2008/46

Welcome to the Wikinews World News Quiz, giving you a chance to test your knowledge on this week's news.

Last Updated: November 8, 2008

Quiz

1

The new king of Bhutan
Image: Royal Family of Bhutan.

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the new king of Bhutan. Bhutan government policy emphasizes:

	Military superiority.
	Becoming economically powerful, through a high Gross Domestic Product.
	Quality of life, by increasing Gross National Happiness.
	Scientific achievement and technological superiority, through several government sponsored research initiatives.

2 The UK revoked the visa of Thailand's former PM this week, how long a jail sentence does he face in Thailand?

	one year
	two years
	three years
	four years

3 Who provoked controversy this week in how they congratulated Barack Obama on his successful election campaign?

	Russian president Dmitry Medvedev
	French president Nicolas Sakorzy
	Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi
	Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez

4

What all serious Wikinewsies drive

Which American car maker posted a $2.5 billion loss this week?

	General Motors
	Ford
	Chrysler
	Pontiac

5 Which South American leader had to accept a resignation over armed forces killings?

	Mario Montoya
	Álvaro Uribe
	Hugo Chávez
	Cristina Fernández de Kirchner