World History and Current Events Quiz

What award did Jack Housman receive from France?

• Legion of Honor

• Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Prize

• Order of Merit

Which general did Jack Housman fight alongside in World War II?

• General John Pershing

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Dwight Eisenhower

• General George Patton

What natural disaster struck Northern Afghanistan recently?

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Flash flooding

What was the main cause of the flooding in Afghanistan?

• Melting snow and seasonal rains

• Dam failure

• River overflow

• Hurricane

What year did Israel declare its independence?

• 1960

• 1939

• 1952

• 1948

What was America's first space station called?

• International Space Station

• Mir

• Salyut 1

• Skylab

What type of animal are sharks classified as?

• Cartilaginous fish

• Birds

• Mammals

• Reptiles

What harmful method was used to catch fish in Southeast Asia?

• Large nets

• Dynamite fishing

• Electric shocks

• Using cyanide

What year did English colonists establish Jamestown?

• 1607

• 1492

• 1776

• 1620

What is the main focus of the Comedy Pet Photography Awards?

• Promoting animal welfare

• Finding homes for pets

• Training pets

• Selling pet products