CNN 10 Flashcard

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Who was the dictator of Syria whose regime was toppled?

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Bashar al-Assad

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What event marked the beginning of the civil war in Syria?

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The brutal crackdown on pro-democracy movements

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Which city did the rebels take control of first in their recent advance?

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Aleppo

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What was Bashar al-Assad's profession before becoming president?

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Ophthalmologist

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Which country helped turn the tide in favor of Assad during the civil war?

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Russia

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What is the longest day on a planet in our solar system? Options: Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Venus

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Venus

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What are scientists studying in space to understand aging?

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Human tissue samples

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Where are the identical human tissue samples located on Earth?

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Oxford University

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What caused a power outage in New Orleans?

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Mylar balloons

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What was the word of the year according to Merriam-Webster? Options: Unity, Innovation, Resilience, Polarization

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Polarization