3/17/25 The World from A to Z (Thursday 3/13/25)

What makes Chennapatna’s toy-making industry unique?

• It produces toys from natural materials

• It exclusively uses 3D printing technology

• It focuses on mass production of plastic toys

• It was established in the 21st century

What materials are used for dyeing the toys?

• Chemical paints

• Indigo and turmeric

• Artificial colorants

• Neon pigments

What recent event in Syria gives hope for stability?

• The rebuilding of major cities destroyed in the war

• The resignation of Syria’s new government

• A peace agreement between Syria’s new leaders and a military alliance

• The withdrawal of international forces

What action has Syria’s new leader promised?

• To step down from power

• To invite foreign military support

• To implement martial law

• To investigate recent killings

Which of these pieces of legislation was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge?

• Air Commerce Act

• The Sister Act

• THE ACT

• ACT Testing

What does the NTSB stand for?

• National Traffic and Security Bureau

• National Transportation Safety Board

• National Travel Surveillance Bureau

• Stop and Frisk

Which planet was discovered on March 13, 1781?

• URWrong

• Mars

• Uranus

• Venus

What made Pope Francis unique when he was elected?

• He was the youngest Pope in history

• He was the first Pope to retire

• He was elected twice

• He was the first Pope from the Americas

What is Paco’s job?

• Hunting for sea turtle eggs

• Herding sheep near the shore

• Rescuing lost pets on the beach

• Searching for seashells for research

How many sea turtles has the recovery center rescued since 2007?

• Less than 100

• More than 2,000

• Around 500

• Exactly 1,000