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1
Florida banned high schools from teaching a new AP course because of "woke indoctrination". Which course did they ban?
African American studies
Gender studies
Evolutionary biology
2
What's going on in this graph?
China and India achieved a perfect balance of trade in 2023
India passed China in 2023 as world's most populous country
Officials projected India will surpass China in military strength
3
Devastating wildfires spread across a US state in the second week of August. Which state was impacted?
Hawaii
North Carolina
Alaska
4
The MLB made some of the biggest rules changes in leageu History. Which was one of the new rules for the 2023 season?
Batters can now steal first base
Games were cut from 9 to 7 innings
Pitchers are subject to a clock
5
ChatGPT radically changed the tech industry in 2023. Which of the following is NOT true about ChatGPT?
It can retrieve and repackage information with a speed humans cannot
It has kicked off a race in Silicon valley to be at the front of AI
When asked questions, it always produces mistake-free answers
6
Which team, led by Nikola Jokic, clinched its first NBA title by beating the Miami Heat?
Denver Nuggets
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Clippers
7
Russian authorities charged American Evan Gershkovich with espionage. What was his job when he was arrested?
Reporter
Basketball player
Musician
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17 Republican-led States passed laws regulating what for people under 18?
Access to TikTok
Voting rights
Medical care for transgender youth
9
On Oct. 7th, Hamas -- from Gaza -- attacked border towns in Israel, killing some 1200 people. Where is Gaza on the map?
D
B
A
C
10
Eighteen people were killed and 13 injured at the deadliest mass shooting in the US this year. Where was it?
Lewiston, Maine
Brattleboro, Vt.
Lebanon, NH.
11
Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, issued a warning about risks posed to children/teens by what?
Pandemic "learning loss"
Poor sleep habits
Social Media
12
Who made Grammy History by setting the record for most career wins by any artist?
Lizzo
Harry Styles
Beyonce
13
Ethics investigators found substantial evidence that George Santos had broken federal law. From what body was expelled?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
New York State Assembly
14
What's happening in this picture?
Two people at Burning Man Festival walk through the festival after a storm
Two models prepare to walk the runway at Climate Change theme Fashion Week
It's a publicity image from a new post-apocalytic thriller
15
What was Oxford's 2023 World of the Year?
Situationship
Skibidi
Rizz
De-influencing
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Following the 1st anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what did Ukraine acknowledge about the state of the war?
Ukrainian forces were poised for a significant breakthrough
Ukrainian forces were retreating a long front lines in the south and east
Ukranian forces were locked in a "stalemate" with Russia
17
On June 9, 4 children who survived a plane crash were found alive 40 days later. Where were they found?
The Gobi Desert in Mongolia
A flooded cave in Thailand
The Colombian rainforest
18
How many felony counts does Mr. Trump currently face in the four separate criminal investigations against him?
34
11
91
19
Republican presidential candidates met in four debates before the Iowa Caucuses. All candidates participated EXCEPT:
Ron DeSantis
Nikki Haley
Donald Trump
20
In July, Elon Musk changed Twitter's name. What is the company's new name?
X
Twix
AE-XII
21
A huge earthquake recorded in Turkey and Syria killed tens of thousands. Which countries on the map are they?
C
B
A
22
Many important figures died in 2023. Two were a sitcom star and the first woman on the Supreme Court. Which ones?
Andre Braugher and Rosalynn Carter
Alan Arakin and Sinead O'Connor
Matthew Perry and Sandra Day O'Connor
Paul Reubens and Dianne Feinstein
23
Hollywood was shaken by labor strikes, bringing most movie/TV production to a halt. Which group went on strike?
Directors
Actors
Producers
Talent Agents
24
On June 29, the Supreme Court rejected what policy that had long been a Hallmark of higher education?
Affirmative Action
Athletic scholarships
Legacy admissions
25
More migrants were apprehended crossing the southern border than any year since 1960. Which is NOT an effect?
The influx may present challenges for President Biden in the 2024 election
Congress came together across political divisions, pass immigration reforms
Communities in the south and big cities are struggling to support migrants
26
FDA approved the first gene-editing therapy for humans to treat a blood disorder caused by a mutation. Which disorder?
Obesity
Diabetes
Sickle cell disease
27
In Montana a judge ruled the state shouldn't have approved fossil fuels projects before doing what?
Damage to local parks and playing fields
The rising cost of living
Climate change
28
Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of 7 counts of fraud and conspiracy. What does his case symbolize?
The excesses of the volatile cryptocurrency industry
The new reality of falling retail sales and changing shopping habits
The dangers of rushing into the subprime mortgage housing market
29
Hollywood had its biggest opening weekend since the beginning of the pandemic thanks the release of which two movies?
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash
Barbie and Oppenheimer
30
This picture is taken at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The sporting event shown broke records -- what is it?
The longest wave ever to be performed by spectators at a college pep rally
A wrestling match set a record for most team jerseys work by spectators
Volleyball match sets record for highest attendance at woman's sport event
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In October, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House. Why did McCarthy lose the speakership?
Democrats won a special election and flipped control of the House
Far-right Republicans voted to remove McCarthy from his leadership post
He was expelled from the House after being charged with 23 felonies
32
This 19-year-old tennis prodigy won her first Grand Slam singles title in September. Who is she?
Coco Gauff
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
33
Hip-hop turned 50 in 2023. Many consider its birthday to be Aug. 11, 2023. Why?
It's the date the first rap song was recorded
It's the date the first BreakDancer spun on their head
It's the date when DJ Kool Herc mixed two records into a breakbeat
34
What film swept most of the top categories at the 95th Academy Awards?
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Top Gun: Maverick
All Quiet on the Western Front
35
What's going on in this picture?
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their super bowl win
Mahomes and Kelce celebrate after winning Dancing with the Stars
NFL players celebrate --Olympics announced football is in the 2028 Olympics
36
In September, thousands died in Derna, a coastal city in Libya. What caused it?
A massive dust storm formed over the Sahara Desert created deadly pollution
Torrential rains caused two dams to burst and washed away neighborhoods
An underwater earthquake unleashed a tidal wave that hit the Libyan coast
37
Which news network reached a $787.5 million settlement in a defamation lawsuit on misinformation on the 2020 election?
CNN
MSNBC
Fox News
38
There was a military coup in Niger in July, overthrowing the country's elected leader. Which country is Niger?
B
A
D
C
39
Charles III of Britain was crowned king on May 6th. Who did he succeed?
Anne Boleyn
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth I
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A lost submarine with five people on it captured the world's attention in June. Which ship wreck were they going to see?
RMS Titanic
S.S. Andrea Doria
U.S.S. Arizona
