The World from A to Z 5/8/24

What is labor dispute ?

• A labor dispute is a friendly discussion between employer and employees
• A labor dispute is a type of team-building exercise
• A labor dispute is a celebration of workplace achievements
• A labor dispute is a disagreement between an employer and employees regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, or other employment-related issues.

What are the French garbage collectors demanding during the Olympics?

• Improved working conditions

• Bonuses similar to those given to police

• Shorter working hours

• Permanent employment contracts

How many terms has Putin served as the leader of Russia?

• four
• seven
• five
• two

What historical event is celebrated on VE Day?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• Fall of the Berlin Wall

• End of World War II in Europe

• End of the Cold War

What happened to the White Bird aircraft in 1927?

• It completed its transatlantic flight successfully

• It landed in an unknown location

• It disappeared mysteriously

• It was displayed in a museum

What did Vladimir Putin emphasize about the West during his inauguration?

• Support for technological advancements

• Need for economic sanctions

• Desire for peaceful cooperation

• Criticism of democratic policies

What two stops were planned for the White Bird aircraft?

• New York and Sydney
• London and Beijing
• Paris and New York

• Rome and Seoul

Why was Coca-Cola invented ?

• To be used as a hair tonic.
• To be used as a patent medicine.
• To be used as a cleaning product.
• To be used as a fuel source.

What are the pro-Palestinian protesters demanding on college campuses?

• Increased security measures

• More cultural studies programs

• More student government representation

• Colleges to cease dealings with companies that do business with Israel