VOICED: Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

VOICED: Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

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9th - 12th Grade

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Barack Obama, the first African American U.S. President, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world and efforts in diplomacy and climate change. Despite his achievements, challenges remain, such as U.S. military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama is the third sitting U.S. President to receive this honor, following Jimmy Carter and Al Gore. The award ceremony is scheduled for December 10th in Agra.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first African American elected as the U.S. President?

Barack Obama

Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy

George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vision did President Obama share at the UN General Assembly?

Global economic equality

A world free of nuclear weapons

Universal healthcare

Space exploration

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some of the efforts recognized by the Nobel Committee in awarding Obama?

Promoting global trade

Advancing space technology

Ending world hunger

Improving multilateral diplomacy and climate action

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were mentioned in relation to U.S. military presence during Obama's presidency?

Iran and Syria

Libya and Egypt

Iraq and Afghanistan

North Korea and China

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the other U.S. leaders mentioned as Nobel Peace Prize recipients?

Lyndon B. Johnson and Gerald Ford

Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon

Jimmy Carter and Al Gore

Bill Clinton and George W. Bush