Scholastic News: 2021 Year in Review

How many medals did Team USA win at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

Joe Biden is the _____ president of the United States.

• 46th

• 40th

• 20th

• 56th

Which of the following were all effects of the Covid-19 pandemic? Select ALL that apply.

• People could not go to the movies.

• There were more hurricanes.

• The Summer Olympics had to be delayed.

• Flying cars had to be invented.

What is the capital of China where the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held?

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Chongqing

The Chinese Lantern Festival is held for ____ days after the Lunar New Year.

Based on the text, what is the best definition for the word civilization?

• A group of people that share a culture.

• The number of people who live somewhere.

• A way to celebrate holidays.

• A place where people go to learn about history.

The country where people hide money on New Year's Eve is on the continent of _____________________.

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

How many times does "2021" appear in the magazine? (not including footers)

Which of these events happened first in 2021?

• A new president was sworn in.

• Hurricane Ida struck the United States.

• Vivo was shown in movie theaters.

• The Olympics began.

In China, what is the dragon a symbol of?