News quiz - Week 19 (20 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
What was Al Jazeera's response to the accusation that it posed a threat to Israeli security?
A
Al Jazeera denied the accusation and called it a "dangerous and ridiculous lie."
B
Al Jazeera apologized and promised better cooperation with Israeli authorities.
C
Al Jazeera admitted to posing a threat and announced it would cease its activities in Israel.
D
Al Jazeera did not respond to the accusation and provided no comment on the police action.
Slide 2 - Quizvraag
Why have thousands of Ukrainian trained troops been fighting for the best part of two years without
a proper rest.
A
Experienced soldiers may not be able to adjust to civilian life.
B
The lack of proper rest may lead to increased casualties among the troops.
C
Inexperienced soldiers may not be able to hold the line against the Russians.
D
The Russian forces might advance further into Ukrainian territory in their absence.
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
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?
A
Rubens
B
Caravaggio
C
Rembrandt
D
Poussin
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
Russia is to hold battlefield after ‘provocative statements’
of which leaders?
A
French president Macron and UK foreign secretary Cameron
B
Italian president Mattarella and Mozambique prime minister Maleiane
C
President of the United States Joe Biden and Kazakhstan’s prime minister Bektenov
D
South Korea’s president Yoon and North Korea’s premier Kim
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
Why was a woman arrested at Legoland Windsor?
A
She was involved in a physical altercation with a staff member
B
She was found trespassing in restricted area of the park
C
She was caught damaging property within the park
D
There was suspicion of neglect after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
Four men were arrested after something was discovered in the back of a van. What did the police find?
A
An artwork by Da Vinci
B
Historical artifacts, rare books and vintage jewelry
C
£40m worth of cocaine
D
1,000 suspected stolen power tools
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
This year, the dress code of
the Met Gala was ‘ Garden of times’.
Why is the Met Gala held annually?
A
To showcase the latest fashion trends
B
To raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute
C
To honor prominent figures in the fashion industry
D
To celebrate the opening of the museum's new exhibits
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
Why does the judge threaten
Donald Trump with jail?
A
The ex-president refuses to pay taxes
B
The ex-president flees the country
C
The ex-president continues to arrive late to court
D
The ex-president keeps breaking the gag order
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
What prompted the halt in humanitarian aid through
the Rafah border crossing?
A
Military exercises conducted by the Israeli army
B
A surge in Palestinian protests at the border
C
Diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Egypt
D
Israeli tanks have taken over Rafah border crossing
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
Why did the Sydney council ban same-sex parenting books from libraries?
A
Limited budgets or collection development policies
B
Lack of demand
C
For safety of our children
D
The libraries policies weren’t updated
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
So...how did the
News Quiz go this week?
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