News quiz - Week 27 (10 seconds)
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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
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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Which artist was $500m in debt when (s)he died in 2009?
A
Tina Turner
B
Michael Jackson
C
Johnny Cash
D
Amy Winehouse
Slide 2 - Quizvraag
During a set by the Bristol punk band, Idles, an inflatable boat holding mannequins representing migrants was released at the Glastonbury Music festival. Which artist was behind this stunt?
A
Jeff Koons
B
David Hockney
C
Banksy
D
Yayoi Kusama
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
Artists targeted a tennis tournament. Barclays Spoof ads with tennis players have appeared near the club in protest against the sponsor’s ties to fossil fuels and arms companies.
Which tennis tournament are they targeting?
A
Lexus British Open Roehampton
B
Olympic Games
C
US Open
D
Wimbledon
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
What will be lost if the Tories don’t win the general election?
A
20,000 extra police officers
B
Over £320m spent on Rwanda policy
C
£130bn taxpayer money
D
Reducing emissions
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
What did the Supreme Court of the US rule regarding presidential immunity?
A
Presidents are immune from all legal actions
B
Presidents have immunity for official acts but not for unofficial acts
C
Presidents are immune only during their term in office
D
Presidents have no immunity whatsoever
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
UK universities are being urged to ditch a zero-tolerance approach to drug use. What is the primary recommendation for UK universities regarding drug policies?
A
Increase fines and penalties for drug use
B
Adopt a zero-tolerance approach
C
Focus on public health and harm reduction
D
Ignore drug-related issues on campus
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
Why have residents and tourists on the Greek islands of Kos and Chios had to leave their homes and hotels?
A
Due to an earthquake
B
Due to ongoing wildfires
C
Due to a volcanic eruption
D
Due to a tsunami
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
Bodhana Sivanandan is a 9-year-old and the youngest person ever to represent England internationally.
In what sport?
A
Snooker
B
Darts
C
Chess
D
Curling
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
Which country is introducing a ‘growth-oriented’ six-day working week?
A
Albania
B
Greece
C
Ireland
D
Turkey
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
They should’ve returned to Earth on Wednesday. Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts still in space?
A
A shortage of necessary supplies for re-entry preparation
B
Poor weather conditions at the landing site delayed the return
C
The mission was extended to conduct additional experiments and tasks
D
The Boeing Starliner experienced leaks of helium gas preventing a safe return
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
So...how did the
News Quiz go this week?
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