Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers several news stories: a large march against racism in Richmond, Virginia, where Confederate statues have been targeted; Beijing's response to a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a major food market, including restrictions on tourism and school closures; and Greece's plan to resume international flights amid economic challenges following a decade-long debt crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the 5000-man March in Richmond?

Support for Confederate statues

Protest against racism

Celebration of Civil War history

Promotion of tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure's statue was mentioned as being defaced in Richmond?

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Robert E. Lee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered the wartime emergency mode in Beijing?

A political protest

A spike in coronavirus cases

A natural disaster

An economic crisis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Greece's economic output is attributed to tourism?

10%

20%

25%

15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure is Greece taking for travelers from high-risk airports?

Mandatory quarantine

Immediate deportation

Testing for coronavirus

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