Current Events Quiz for Kids

What event marked the beginning of the 15 months of conflict in Gaza?

• The release of hostages

• The Hamas attacks on October 7th, 2023

• The signing of a ceasefire deal

• The release of Palestinian prisoners

How many Israeli soldiers were released as part of the ceasefire deal?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

Where were most of the freed Palestinian prisoners transported to?

• Gaza City

• Tel Aviv

• The occupied West Bank

• Northern Gaza

What natural disaster are people in Southern California preparing for after the wildfires?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods and mudslides

• Hurricanes

What is the main goal for the new pandas at Washington's Smithsonian National Zoo?

• To perform tricks

• To breed

• To entertain visitors

• To learn new skills

What is the name of the oldest operating zoo in the world?

• Philadelphia Zoo

• London Zoo

• Berlin Zoo

• Shon Brun Zoo

What did the aquarium in Japan do to help the lonely sunfish?

• Gave it more food

• Added more water to the tank

• Taped clothing and cutout faces to the tank

• Moved it to a bigger tank

What is the name of the task force involved in digging trenches in Southern California?

• Task Force 21

• Task Force 49

• Task Force 72

• Task Force 88

What percentage of visitors come to the Smithsonian National Zoo to see the pandas?

• 50%

• 70%

• 95%

• 100%

What did the sunfish in Japan stop doing when it became lonely?

• Swimming

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Playing