What is the cause of the current conflict in the South China Sea?

China is making claims to artificial islands it has created.

On July 15, Turkey experienced an attempted military coup. What is a military coup?

When the military uses force to overturn their government

What was the outcome of the Australian Federal Election?

Liberal National Party had a narrow win

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July Holiday News Quiz

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A review of current events over the 2016 June-July holidays

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1
What was the outcome of the 'Brexit' vote in the UK?
The EU will no longer exist
The UK will leave the EU
Britain will remain in the EU
Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland will leave the UK
2
Who did Louise Hearman paint to win the 2016 Archibald Prize
Nigel Milsom
George Calombaris
Barry Humphries
Michael Caton
3
What is the cause of the current conflict in the South China Sea?
Taiwan is claiming independence from China
China is making claims to artificial islands it has created.
China, Philippines and Vietnam are disputing fishing rights
Philippines and Vietnam are in dispute over sea territory
4
On July 15, Turkey experienced an attempted military coup. What is a military coup?
When the military invades a neighbouring country
When the military uses force to overturn their government
When the military turn on the citizens of their nation
When members of the military refuse to go to war
5
What was the reason behind the decision to ban greyhound racing in NSW?
Cruel treatment of dogs
All of the above
Live baiting practices
Continued breach of regulations by industry staff.
6
Which TV series leads the nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards?
The Americans
Mr Robot
Game of Thrones
Outlander
7
What was the final result of the 2016 State of Origin?
Queensland won all 3 games
Queensland won 2 games to 1
NSW won all 3 games
NSW won 2 games to 1
8
What was the outcome of the Australian Federal Election?
We have a new prime minister
A dead heat and the independents hold the balance of power
Liberal National Party had a narrow win
Still too close to call
9
Who is the UK's current Prime Minister?
Therese May
Boris Johnson
David Cameron
Angela Merkel
10
What was the location of the latest terrorism attack in France?
Paris
Lyon
Nice
Venice

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