Quiz: April-May 2026 Current Events + Russia/Ukraine War

What was the primary goal of the Artemis II mission?

• to test the Orian space system with a human crew
• to perform the first crewed landing on the lunar south pole
• to establish a stainable base camp on the lunar surface

Which country experienced intense fuel protests in April?

• England
• Iran
• Ireland
• Morrocco

What was President Trump's response when asked about this AI image:

• he claimed it was a religious message to support the Gospel
• he explained it was a tribute to Pope Leo's work with the sick
• he argued it depicted him as a doctor, not a divine figure
• he said it was an accidental post made by a staffer

Which historical event does Vladimir Putin cite when claiming that 'modern Ukraine was entirely created by Russia'?

• the collapse of the USSR in 1991
• the signing of the Budapest Memo in 1994
• the Communist Revolution of 1917
• the annexation of Crimea by Catherine the Great in 1783

Why did the United States suspend military aid to Ukraine in 2026?

• Ukraine reached a final peace agreement with Russia in Abu Dhabi
• The European Union took over full financial responsibility for the conflict
• President Trump determined that President Zelensky was unwilling to engage in peace negotiations
• the US ran our of Bradley Fighting Vehicles and ammunition

In the context of the Voting Rights Act, what was the impact of the 2013 Supreme Court case 'Shelby County v. Holder'?

• it struck down Section 5, removing federal "preclearance" for changes to voting laws
• it mandated the creation of two majority-black districts in Louisiana
• it effectively banned the use of race in any redistricting process

What is the 'favor' President Trump requested during the 2019 phone call with President Zelensky that became central to his first impeachment?

• the transfer of Ukranian mineral rights to American corporations
• an immediate ceasefire in the Donbas region
• Ukraine's agreement to abandon its quest for NATO membership
• an investigation into Joe Biden and his son, Hunter

Which territory did Russia annex in 2014 following the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych?

• the entire Donbas region
• the Kursk region
• the city of Kyiv
• the Crimean Peninsula

What does the term 'War of attrition' describe in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

• a rapid military advance intended to capture the capital in days
• a conflict where each side tries to wear the other down through continuous losses
• a pause in active fighitng that leave the core issues unresolves
• a planned military attack intended to regain lost territory

Which countries joined NATO in the last two years specifically due to the perceived threat from Russia?

• Poland and Hungary
• Belarus and Moldova
• Ukraine and Georgia
• Sweden and Finland