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Current Events Quiz

Authored by Katrina Vincent-Forbes

History

10th Grade

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Current Events Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for citizens to stay informed about current events?

So they can gossip with friends

To make responsible civic decisions

To avoid paying taxes

So they can win trivia games

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a local civic issue?

Climate change agreements at the UN

A community protesting a new highway

 International trade wars

A foreign election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way to verify if the news you’re reading is trustworthy?

Only read headlines

 Trust whatever is trending

 Check the source and cross-reference facts

 Only use social media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to take civic action?

Filing your taxes on time

Participating in decisions that affect your community

Watching political debates

 Memorizing political party names

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. Which of these best connects political thinking to real-life action?

Voting after researching candidates and policies

Complaining about laws on social media

Ignoring politics because it's boring

Avoiding political conversations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What level of government is responsible for education in Canada?

Municipal

Federal

International

Provincial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a global civic issue?

Potholes on your street

Funding for a local library

Climate change

A city by-election

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