The World From A to Z 1/16/24: Making Waves

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in the United States?

• Fourth Monday in January

• Last Monday in January

• Second Monday in January

• Third Monday in January

What is the primary method used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to achieve civil rights?

• Violent protests

• Nonviolent methods

• Political lobbying

• Armed resistance

What is the purpose of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States?

• To provide a day off for federal government employees

• To encourage volunteering in communities

• To celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• To honor all civil rights leaders

Which country borders the Red Sea and has been involved in recent conflicts with the United States?

• United Arab Emirates

• Oman

• Yemen

• Somalia

What is the main reason for the US and its allies striking back against houthi rebels in Yemen?

• To escalate the existing war in Gaza

• To support the rebels' attacks on commercial shipping vessels

• To establish a military presence in the Middle East

• To protect ships in the Red Sea trade route

What is the significance of the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution?

• It declared Caesar Augustus as Rome's first emperor

• It prohibited the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors

• It ratified the 21st Amendment

• It established the Roman Empire

What is bioluminescence?

• A chemical reaction inside a plastic tube

• Light created without heat

• A type of algae present during algae blooms

• Light created by hot temperatures

What is the function of bioluminescence in deep sea creatures?

• To create a cold light for visibility

• To produce heat for survival

• To communicate with other creatures

• To camouflage from predators