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Miss Universe 2008 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Fashionista06. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Fashionista06

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
826

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Miss Universe 2008 take place? Hint

Bangkok, Thailand

Quito, Ecuador

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Mexico City, Mexico

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country sent its first ever delegate to Miss Universe 2008? Hint

Tanzania

Kosovo

Slovak Republic

Sweden

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the Best National Costume award? Hint

Thailand

USA

Japan

Vietnam

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Question 4 of 10

4. All members of the final five were Latina.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who fell down during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row? Hint

USA

Japan

Mexico

Canada

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Question 6 of 10

6. A former Miss Universe was a judge at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. For the first time since its inception, what special award was not presented? Hint

Miss Photogenic

Best National Costume

Miss Congeniality

All three awards were given.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Best in Bikini a.k.a Queen of Vinpearl? Hint

USA

Colombia

Mexico

India

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Question 9 of 10

9. The winner of the pageant was crowned with the traditional Mikimoto cultural pearl and diamond crown.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won Miss Universe 2008? Hint

Colombia

Venezuela

Russia

Dominican Republic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Miss Universe 2008 take place?

Answer: Nha Trang, Vietnam

Miss Universe 2008 took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Miss Universe 2004 took place in Quito, Ecuador, Miss Universe 2005 took place in Bangkok, Thailand, and Miss Universe 2007 took place in Mexico City, Mexico.

2. Which country sent its first ever delegate to Miss Universe 2008?

Answer: Kosovo

After declaring its independence, Kosovo sent Zana Krasniqi to Miss Universe 2008, as its first delegate in the pageant's history. She placed sixth during the competition.

3. Who won the Best National Costume award?

Answer: Thailand

Thailand's Gavintra Photijak won the Best National Costume award, marking its country's fourth time winning the award.

4. All members of the final five were Latina.

Answer: False

Russia's Vera Krasova was the only member of the final five that wasn't Latina. The other four members were: Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Mexico.

5. Who fell down during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row?

Answer: USA

Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart fell down during the evening gown competition, but hopped back to her feet and applauded, to encourage the audience to applaud her. She remained in the top ten. Last year, her predecessor Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith fell down as well during the same round of competition, got back to her feet, but advanced to the top five, eventually placing fourth runner-up.

6. A former Miss Universe was a judge at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant.

Answer: True

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins from Australia, was a judge at the pageant.

7. For the first time since its inception, what special award was not presented?

Answer: Miss Photogenic

For the first time, the Miss Photogenic award was not presented.

8. Who was Best in Bikini a.k.a Queen of Vinpearl?

Answer: Mexico

Small competitions were held before the final telecast, such as Best in Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese dress. Elisa Najera of Mexico was Best In Bikini or in other words - Queen of Vinpearl. Colombia, India, and USA were finalists in that competition.

9. The winner of the pageant was crowned with the traditional Mikimoto cultural pearl and diamond crown.

Answer: False

An 18k white and yellow gold crown was made by CAO Fine Jewellery for the event. Along with the crown's other special features, it symbolizes Vietnam's spirit, culture, etc., where the pageant took place. The original Mikimoto design would be awarded once again next year.

10. Who won Miss Universe 2008?

Answer: Venezuela

Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008 by Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori from Japan. That was Venezuela's first win, since Alicia Machado won in 1996. Colombia placed first runner-up, Dominican Republic placed second runner-up, and Russia placed third runner-up.

Source: Author Fashionista06

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