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Critical Thinking for Current Events wk of 5/1/15
Critical Thinking for Current Events wk of 5/1/15
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Current events from the week of April 27, 2015
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1
Which American city had rioting that made world news?
Baltimore, Maryland
Buffalo, New York
Birmingham, Alabama
Boston, Massachussetts
2
All over the world, you will find most people are...
helpful
caring
kind
polite
3
It is illegal to gather together if ________ ?
the people gathering are involved in illegal activities
the people gathering are trespassing
the assembly of people is NOT peaceful
all of these
4
I can always trust national news media to tell me everything that is happening in a situation.
False
True
5
In the media, what is the meaning of, "If it bleeds, it leads?"
Media likes violence and unbelievable/sensational stories
There is nothing true in the media.
Television, internet and newspapers kills
The media only shows murders
6
American citizens have a constitutional right to do what?
assault police
protest and riot
loot stores
gather peacefully
7
What is the name of the 25 year old whose funeral made world news Monday, 4/27?
Freddie Gray
Freddie Kruger
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mack
8
Which of the following is a better example of good communication?
yelling at those you disagree with
throwing things
starting fires
listening and talking to others
9
I need to use my critical thinking skills when reading news articles or watching media reports.
False
True
10
The country of Nepal is struggling after the earthquake because...
the earthquake killed over 4,000 people.
it is an extremely poor country.
all of these
the hardest hit areas are in remote mountain areas.
