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Who did US invaded in 2003 to disarm them of weapons of mass destruction and end Saddam Hussein’s support for terrorism?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Panama
Vietnam
2
App that was launched to communicate with friends, family, and even strangers in 2004. What was the app called?
Snapchat
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
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Pandemic in 2020 that locked everyone in their homes & caused decrease in the economy as businesses, transportation etc.
Salmonella
Zika
Covid
Ebola
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What year was the Womens March that was held throughout the world to support gender equality ,civil rights,&other issues
2018
2019
2017
2016
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Outbreak in 2014 that workers contracted when treating patients in Africa. Taught public about transmission & prevention
Ebola
Zika
Salmonella
Covid
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School shooting that occurred in 2012 where Adam Lanza killed almost 28 people in Connecticut . What school is this?
Robb Elementary
Santa Fe
Uvalde
Sandy Hook
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This App shaped public discourse, drove social change, and provide real-time info. What app and when?
Facebook 2006
Twitter 2006
Facebook 2002
Twitter 2002
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Deepwater Horizon spill.The largest.Caused economic, ecological impacts,prompting safety, environment,industry changes
Atlantic in 2010
Atlantic 2012
Gult of Mexico in 2012
Gulf of Mexico in 2010
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The organizer of the 9/11 attack and the CO-Founder of Al Qaeda.TheDeath that symbolized justice and retribution
Kinda Alloush
Osma Bin Laden
Ahmed Malek
Fady Elsyed
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Titan submersible was thought to be a new technology to explore titanic in the water but it imploded.What year was this?
2020
2021
2024
2023
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The homeland security act was signed into law in 2002 by bush, what was its significance
Guard outside your door
protracting infrastructure and preparing emergencies
Guard everyone
free home
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Bombing of a marathon in 2013 injured 265 ppl,and 4 were killed leading to changes in security practices.Where was this
Boston
NYC
Oklahoma City
Atlanta
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# of states where same sex marriage legalized.Milestone for LGBTQ rights,step forward to fight for equality.
32 states
27 states
38 states
All 50 states
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1st Women to receive presidential nomination breaking barrier in politics, showing progress to gender equality in 2016
Kamala Harris
Sally White
Michelle Obama
Hillary Clinton
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Major event that happened across the world in 2024. It helped scientist decipher the Suns structure and explosive events
Partial Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Hybrid Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
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Trump was 1st to be impeached &removed from office.Abused his power by forcing Ukraine to look into his political rival.
2017
2016
2018
2019
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Plane crashing into the twin tower. Reminded us why we must continue to fight against those who commit acts of terriosm
1999
2000
2004
2001
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Barak Obama was the first African American President in 2012
True
False
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An AI was created in 2022, has functions to answering questions,also is beneficial for applications with high engagement
Otter
Elsa
Chat GPT
Socratic
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1st female African American VP whos election represented a significant advance in Politics & breaking barriers in 2021
Kamala Harris
Michelle Obama
Diana Ross
Serena Williams
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NASA launched the Kepler telescope in 2009, that was used to confirm more than 2600 planets beyond our solar system
False
True
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Hurricane was the worst that hit the US in 2005,it caused about 161 billion dollars of damage. Which hurricane was this
Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Harvey
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Device that was made in 2007 to have a easier way to talk with others, connect to the internet. What device is this?
Google Phone
Iphone
Macbook
Android
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Bush and Gore,the closest election in history,causing Florida to recount their votes, Supreme Court intervening.
2002
2004
2003
2000