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CNN 10 Week of 12/9
CNN 10 Week of 12/9
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Test your knowledge on recent world news events and stay up-to-date with current affairs
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1
What caused the fast-moving fire in Southern California?
Dry conditions
Scorching heat
Santa Ana winds
Explosive growth
2
Who is known for his harsh rule over Syria?
Rebel forces
Isis
Russian forces
Bashar al-Assad
3
What is the potential use of humanoid robots in households?
Performing daily chores
Teaching new skills
Providing companionship
Entertaining with conversations
4
Which country is the world's largest private collection of butterflies from?
Asia
North America
Africa
Europe
5
What is being studied in space to understand the aging process?
Microgravity
Astronauts
Mars
Human tissue samples
6
Which country banned Tik Tock?
France
Ukraine
United States
China
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What is the main advantage of the high-speed sleeper trains in China?
Luxurious dining options
Affordable ticket prices
Comfortable sleeping cabins
Shorter journey times
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Which grocery chain called off its $25 billion merger with Kroger?
Safeway
Harris Teeter
Fred Meyer
Albertson's
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Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
False
True
10
What is the deadline for Tik Tock to find a buyer?
January 19th
December 31st
April 2022
March 15th
11
Which famous English Premier League team did Saudi Arabia buy?
Manchester United
Liverpool FC
Newcastle United
Chelsea FC
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How many tourists are expected to visit Rome over the next year?
10 million
20 million
50 million
35 million
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Who took control of cities in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad?
Assad's forces
Isis
Russian forces
Rebel forces
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What is the record-breaking price for the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz?
$30 million
$28 million
$25 million
$35 million
15
What festive items have been banned in New Orleans due to power outages?
Metallic balloons
Confetti cannons
Power lines
Myar balloons
16
What is the color of the year for 2025 according to Panton?
Quiet Elegance
Mooch a Moose
Exquisite Brown
Wendy's Frosty
17
What is the estimated cost to restore Notre Dame?
€700 million
€1 billion
€500 million
€300 million
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What is the significance of the Jubilee in Rome?
Catholic tradition every 25 years
Annual celebration in Rome
Religious festival in Vatican City
Tourist attraction in Italy
19
What is the longest day in our solar system?
Neptune
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
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What is the purpose of the new sleepover train service in Asia?
Reduced flight delays
Convenient overnight travel
Improved cross-border transportation
Faster than flying
