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Which Italian city is known as the Canal City?
Which Italian city is known as the Canal City?
- Milan
- Florence
- Venice (correct)
- Rome
What kind of travel did the United States set a new record for this summer?
What kind of travel did the United States set a new record for this summer?
- Cruise travel
- Air travel
- Train travel
- Road travel (correct)
Who was the American boxer who won an Olympic gold medal on September 5, 1960?
Who was the American boxer who won an Olympic gold medal on September 5, 1960?
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Muhammad Ali (correct)
- Joe Frazier
- Mike Tyson
In which European nation have invasive raccoons become widespread?
In which European nation have invasive raccoons become widespread?
Who was the U.S. president who was shot on September 6, 1901?
Who was the U.S. president who was shot on September 6, 1901?
Which famous artist's painting was recently recovered by an 'art detective' in Amsterdam, more than three years after it was stolen?
Which famous artist's painting was recently recovered by an 'art detective' in Amsterdam, more than three years after it was stolen?
Which storm recently lashed the Canadian province of Nova Scotia with wind and rain after making landfall in Maine?
Which storm recently lashed the Canadian province of Nova Scotia with wind and rain after making landfall in Maine?
What two countries, with no formal diplomatic ties, recently negotiated an exchange of prisoners?
What two countries, with no formal diplomatic ties, recently negotiated an exchange of prisoners?
The General Assembly, which gathered this week, is a part of what international organization founded in 1945?
The General Assembly, which gathered this week, is a part of what international organization founded in 1945?
Who made history by becoming the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court on September 21, 1981?
Who made history by becoming the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court on September 21, 1981?
A recent 'plankton bloom' characterized by various shades of green killed marine life and threatened the fishing industry in which Asian country?
A recent 'plankton bloom' characterized by various shades of green killed marine life and threatened the fishing industry in which Asian country?
Study Notes
Geography
- Venice is known as the Canal City.
- Nova Scotia is a Canadian province.
Sports
- American boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) won an Olympic gold medal on September 5, 1960.
Wildlife
- Invasive raccoons have become widespread in Germany.
Politics
- U.S. President William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901.
- Sandra Day O'Connor made history by becoming the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court on September 21, 1981.
Art and Crime
- A famous artist's painting was recently recovered by an 'art detective' in Amsterdam, more than three years after it was stolen.
International Relations
- The United States and another country (not specified) with no formal diplomatic ties recently negotiated an exchange of prisoners.
- The General Assembly is a part of the United Nations, an international organization founded in 1945.
Environment
- A recent 'plankton bloom' characterized by various shades of green killed marine life and threatened the fishing industry in China.
Travel
- The United States set a new record for travel this summer.
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Description
Canal City Regatta, US Travel Record, Olympic Gold Boxer, Invasive Raccoons: Test your knowledge on recent events and trivia with this quiz covering a range of topics from international regattas to sports history and wildlife invasions.
