What role has U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played in the Ukraine War?

He supported the U.S. in providing military and financial aid to Ukraine.

Which of the following is a key reason Israel considers Iran a major threat? Options: Iran's efforts to normalize relations with Israel, Iran’s nuclear program and support for militant groups hostile to Israel, Iran’s role in Middle East peace talks, Iran’s alliance with Western powers

Iran’s nuclear program and support for militant groups hostile to Israel

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Iran and Hamas? Options: Iran provides military and financial support to Hamas in its fight against Israel, Iran has no influence over Hamas, Iran and Hamas are direct competitors in the region, Hamas supports Israel’s diplomatic relations with Iran

Iran provides military and financial support to Hamas in its fight against Israel

What is the primary purpose of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system?

To intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells

How does the Iron Dome decide which incoming threats to intercept?

It only intercepts threats aimed at populated areas or critical infrastructure.

What defines the word candidate?

A person running for election for a political office.

What is Boeing’s role in the International Space Station (ISS) program?

Boeing is responsible for building and maintaining key components of the ISS.

Which of the following best describes Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, and its relationship with the ISS? Options: SpaceX is developing a new space station to replace the ISS, SpaceX provides transportation services for cargo and crew to the ISS, SpaceX builds all the modules for the ISS, SpaceX’s rockets are only used for interplanetary missions, not ISS-related missions

SpaceX provides transportation services for cargo and crew to the ISS

What did President Joe Biden promise to the survivors of Hurricane Helene?

Federal support for as long as it takes

What was the main challenge faced by residents in Asheville after the hurricane?

Lack of power and cellular service

What is the purpose of a mandatory evacuation order issued by authorities during an emergency?

To require all residents to evacuate immediately due to a serious threat to life or property.

What does the acronym FEMA stand for?

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Current Events Midterm (2024) Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did the conflict between Russia and Ukraine begin (HINT: Annexation of Crimea)?

Back

February 2014

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country has taken a neutral geo-political stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Back

China

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is helping Ukraine out the most (financially) in the war, to the tune of $175 billion? Options: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America, Japan

Back

United States of America

Answer explanation

The United states have spent over 46 billion dollars to help Ukraine when the UK (the closest helper) has given only 5 billion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The current population of Russia is over...

Back

143 million

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ukraine has a population of ...

Back

44 million

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ukraine is the _____ largest country in Europe.

Back

second

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Russia is the _____ largest country in the world.

Back

first

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