CPIE-August-Early Sept Review

Which branch of the U.S. military recently tested a hypersonic sled?

For how long was Hong Kong a British colony?

The Constitution requires the census to...

 In what country was another general election held on Tuesday, because leaders could not create a coalition.

What nation was recently struck by Typhoon Faxai, which passed over the country's capital?

What U.S. city is now offering bottled water to 14,000 households, following reports of high lead levels in water?

What President addressed the nation on September 11, 2001 with a message of sympathy & resolve?

What has seen significant declines in recent decades, is responsible for pollinating 1/3 of world crops?

Medical investigators are looking into whether there's a connection between more than 120 cases of lung disease & this.

According to the article you read, the Admissions scandal puts a spotlight on the...

What nation is reportedly planning new rules concerning Mount Everest, following an unusually deadly and crowded season?

Name the contested territory of southern Asia that's at the center of a decades-old dispute between India and Pakistan.

What Special Administrative Region of China, has seen 11 weeks of protests and the temporary closure of its airport?

Which British entity first ruled India? 

What political party has 3 candidates challenging the President, though experts say he's certain to win the nomination?

What nation is home to most of the Amazon Rainforest, where thousands of wildfires are scorching large sections of land?

A recent study detected a significant amount of DNA from eels -- but no plesiosaurs -- in what famous European lake?

What company (Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet) saw more than 48,000 of its workers go on strike recently?

Name the militant group that took control of Afghanistan in 1996 and remains a powerful force.

What is the economic term for two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth?

Police departments say that the flaws with facial recognition systems aren’t a problem because...

If you want to change the world, the first thing to do is this.

For the 21st year in a row, Hartsfield-Jackson International received what title for 2018?

What was the Framers’ intention with the system of checks and balances?

Prices of this, which is sold by the barrel, rose and fell earlier this week following news events from the Middle East.

What was the Salt March?

What did China agree to when signing a treaty with Britain to return Hong Kong to Chinese rule? 

 Though no injuries were reported, oil facilities were damaged by an attack in what country?

What is impeachment?

When the moon's elliptical orbit takes it to its farthest point from Earth, the moon is said to be what?