News quiz - Week 28 (10 seconds)

NEWS QUIZ
Week 28
Schoolyear 2023-2024
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CitizenshipLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)

This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 15 min

Instructions

Every week on Thursday*, a free news quiz for students in primary education and secondary education. Weekly, thousands of teachers and students take this news quiz, for example, to conclude the week. However, this news quiz can also be perfectly used at home or in a pub quiz.
The news quiz can be played in three variations: 10, 20, or 30 seconds per question.

This weeky News Quiz can always be found here.

* Except for holidays

Items in this lesson

NEWS QUIZ
Week 28
Schoolyear 2023-2024

Slide 1 - Slide


When did Ollie Watkins score the winning goal (2-1) in the 
ENG-NL match?
A
in the 18th minute
B
in the 60th minute
C
in the 80th minute
D
in the 90th minute

Slide 2 - Quiz


The 31-year-old chimp, Rene, died at Edinburgh Zoo because of …
A
Food given by tourists
B
Wrong medication
C
A troop fight
D
Old age

Slide 3 - Quiz


Why did president Boakai of Liberia cut his salary by 40%?
A
To align his salary with other government officials' wages.
B
To show “solidarity” with Liberians who are struggling financially.
C
To comply with international financial aid conditions.
D
To set an example of modesty and encourage public support.

Slide 4 - Quiz


The House of Commons will induct the largest number (335!) in modern history of what?
A
New Members of Parliament this week
B
New laws
C
Independent candidates
D
Minority Members of Parliament

Slide 5 - Quiz


When Luca was born in a Perth hospital two years ago, his parents' lives changed dramatically. What was the reason for this change?
A
They decided to move to another country and live permanently in a van
B
Luca was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and Australia stated they couldn't stay permanently
C
They won a lawsuit against the hospital and became very wealthy
D
Luca was recognized as a child prodigy

Slide 6 - Quiz


Which of the following describes an illegal activity committed by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his term in office?
A
He embezzled government funds to build personal properties
B
He sold luxury items received from foreign leaders, profiting approximately 1.2 million dollars
C
He used government resources to fund a private business venture
D
He evaded taxes on his personal income

Slide 7 - Quiz


What was a significant challenge in forming a government after the recent French elections?
A
Lack of qualified candidates
B
Inconclusive election results
C
External interference from foreign nations
D
Natural disasters disrupting the process

Slide 8 - Quiz


Which renown UK theatre venue has been saved from closure?
A
London Coliseum
B
Oldham Coliseum theatre
C
Forum theatre in Stockport
D
Brighton Hippodrome

Slide 9 - Quiz


Which football star is Lionel Messi holding in his arms in this picture?
A
Lamine Yamal
B
Cody Gakpo
C
Jamal Musiala
D
Romelu Lukaku

Slide 10 - Quiz


After five years of renovations, which part of Buckingham Palace will visitors be able to see from a new perspective for the first time?
A
The famous Buckingham Palace balcony from the outside
B
The east wing of Buckingham Palace from the inside, looking down
C
The gardens of Buckingham Palace from a rooftop viewpoint
D
The throne room of Buckingham Palace from a glass floor

Slide 11 - Quiz


So...how did the 
News Quiz go this week?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 12 - Poll

Every week a new
News Quiz in

Slide 13 - Slide

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