Current Events Smackdown, Fall 2014

Question 1

What do each of the letters in "ISIS" stand for?

Accepted Answer

"Islamic State In Syria"

Question 2

Where did this hit-and-run killing soldiers take place?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Question 3

Recent Student Demonstrations in Hong Kong focused on which issue?

Accepted Answer

Beijing's attempts to try to control democratic elections

Question 4

Which African nation has NOT been affected in this latest Ebola Outbreak?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 5

Who is this man?

Accepted Answer

Vladimir Putin

Question 6

What is Net Neutrality? (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Treating all data on the Internet equally, An open network that doesn't block content or apps, Internet that enables and protects free speech.

Question 7

Which city saw the largest protests over the shooting of Michael Brown Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Ferguson, Missouri

Question 8

What country recently held a vote to decide if they should leave the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 9

Where are the events shown in the picture happening?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Parliament Building

Question 10

What's the name of the award-winning, Philly-based political cartoonist who recently died?

Accepted Answer

Tony Auth

Question 11

Which NFL player was NOT involved in recent allegations of Domestic Violence?

Accepted Answer

Michael Sam

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