Current Events Quiz. 12.1.23

What is the name of the animal that was believed to be extinct until recently detected on the western coast of South Africa?

• Bashful mole

• Denton's golden mole

• Shiny fur mole

• Timid mole

Who was Henry Kissinger and what significant role did he play in American politics?

• British architect who designed red telephone booths

• American politician who served as Secretary of State

• American soldier who fought in World War II

• German scientist who discovered DNA

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What is the significance of December 1st, 1913, in world history?

• The end of segregation in the US

• The start of World War I

• The invention of the telephone

• The assembly line revolution in car manufacturing

Who was Rosa Parks and what role did she play in the US Civil Rights Movement?

• US Supreme Court judge who ruled against segregation

• Leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

• Activist who fought for women's rights

• African-American woman who refused to give up her bus seat

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What is the current status of red telephone booths in the UK?

• They are still widely used for making phone calls

• They have been completely phased out

• They are only found in museums now

• They are being repurposed for various uses

What is the name of the organization that brings underserved children to parks across East Africa to connect with nature?

• African Wildlife Foundation

• Kenya Wildlife Service

• Nature Conservation Society

• Wildlife Direct