News Quiz: 24/03/2023

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NEWS QUIZ

24/03/2023

Why are there recent strikes and other actions in France?

1. Fuel prices are going up
2. The maximum speed on highways is going down
3. The retirement age is going up
4. The government does not want to support Ukraine anymore

What occupied city in Ukraine was visited by Russian president Vladimir Putin?

1. Bakhmut
2. Donetsk
3. Luhansk
4. Mariupol

What world leader visited Moscow this week?

1. Macron (France)
2. Scholz (Germany)
3. Sunak (United Kingdom)
4. Xi Jinping (China)

What bank did the Swiss government sell, preventing bankruptcy?

1. Credit Suisse
2. USB
3. Silicon Valley Bank
4. Santander

In what city have the citizens lost faith in the police, after officers were convicted of racism, homophobia, murder, and rape?

1. Berlin
2. London
3. Madrid
4. Paris

What has been postponed due to the recent violence in France?

1. Schools opening
2. Visit from the King
3. The annual baguette championships
4. A concert by Beyonce

What education institution has had calls for reform this week?

1. Local councils
2. NEU
3. OFSTED
4. The government

You can stand where the King will be coronated, but whats the catch?

1. Your name has to be Charles
2. You have to be a Princess
3. You can't take any pictures
4. You have to take your shoes off

What team did England beat in their Euro qualifiers this week?

1. Germany
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. USA