Current Events and History Quiz

Who was the first African-American to be sworn into the U.S. Senate on February 25, 1870?

• Frederick Douglass

• Hiram Rhodes Revels

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

What type of government system does Germany have?

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary

• Dictatorship

• Presidential

Which party won the recent national elections in Germany?

• Social Democratic Party

• Christian Democratic Union Party

• Green Party

• Free Democratic Party

What is a no-confidence vote?

• A vote to elect a new leader

• A vote to determine if the current leader still has the support of the majority

• A vote to pass a new law

• A vote to increase taxes

Which volcano is the only active one on mainland Europe?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Elbrus

• Katla

What significant event happened in Pompeii in 79 AD?

• An earthquake destroyed the city

• A volcanic eruption covered the city in ash

• A flood washed away the city

• A war broke out in the city

What is the main reason Pompeii is so well preserved?

• It was rebuilt after the eruption

• It was covered by pumice, a lightweight, solidified lava

• It was protected by a magical spell

• It was never inhabited again

What is skijoring?

• A type of skiing where you ski uphill

• A winter sport where a skier is pulled by a horse

• A dance performed on ice

• A type of snowboarding trick

What did Terrence Shannon Jr. do after his jersey was displayed upside down?

• He got angry and left the ceremony

• He made shirts with a positive message and donated proceeds to charity

• He demanded a public apology

• He ignored the mistake

What advice did Olympian Julie Benson give for starting to like running?

• Run as fast as you can from the start

• Start in small segments and gradually increase

• Only run on weekends

• Run with a heavy backpack