News quiz - Week 19 (20 seconds)

• Citizenship
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)

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NEWS QUIZ

Week 19

Schoolyear 2023-2024

What was Al Jazeera's response to the accusation that it posed a threat to Israeli security?

1. Al Jazeera denied the accusation and called it a "dangerous and ridiculous lie."
2. Al Jazeera apologized and promised better cooperation with Israeli authorities.
3. Al Jazeera admitted to posing a threat and announced it would cease its activities in Israel.
4. Al Jazeera did not respond to the accusation and provided no comment on the police action.

Why have thousands of Ukrainian trained troops been fighting for the best part of two years without

a proper rest.

1. Experienced soldiers may not be able to adjust to civilian life.
2. The lack of proper rest may lead to increased casualties among the troops.
3. Inexperienced soldiers may not be able to hold the line against the Russians.
4. The Russian forces might advance further into Ukrainian territory in their absence.

A painting named ‘Ecce Homo’ was spotted on sale for €1500,- in Spain in 2021. It’s about to go on show at Prado in Madrid. From which famous painter was this painting?

1. Rubens
2. Caravaggio
3. Rembrandt
4. Poussin

Russia is to hold battlefield  after ‘provocative statements’

of which leaders?

1. French president Macron and UK foreign secretary Cameron
2. Italian president Mattarella and Mozambique prime minister Maleiane
3. President of the United States Joe Biden and Kazakhstan’s prime minister Bektenov
4. South Korea’s president Yoon and North Korea’s premier Kim

Why was a woman arrested at Legoland Windsor?

1. She was involved in a physical altercation with a staff member
2. She was found trespassing in restricted area of the park
3. She was caught damaging property within the park
4. There was suspicion of neglect after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest

Four men were arrested after something was discovered in the back of a van. What did the police find?

1. An artwork by Da Vinci
2. Historical artifacts, rare books and vintage jewelry
3. £40m worth of cocaine
4. 1,000 suspected stolen power tools

This year, the dress code of

the Met Gala was ‘ Garden of times’. 

Why is the Met Gala held annually?

1. To showcase the latest fashion trends
2. To raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute
3. To honor prominent figures in the fashion industry
4. To celebrate the opening of the museum's new exhibits

Why does the judge threaten

Donald Trump with jail?

1. The ex-president refuses to pay taxes
2. The ex-president flees the country
3. The ex-president continues to arrive late to court
4. The ex-president keeps breaking the gag order

What prompted the halt in humanitarian aid through

the Rafah border crossing?

1. Military exercises conducted by the Israeli army
2. A surge in Palestinian protests at the border
3. Diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Egypt
4. Israeli tanks have taken over Rafah border crossing

Why did the Sydney council ban same-sex parenting books from libraries?

1. Limited budgets or collection development policies
2. Lack of demand
3. For safety of our children
4. The libraries policies weren’t updated

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