Dow Jones Experiences Worst Week Since 2008 Global Financial Crisis

Dow Jones Experiences Worst Week Since 2008 Global Financial Crisis

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Business, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a severe week for the stock market, marking the worst in over 11 years, with the Dow Jones experiencing its largest weekly point loss ever. The Coronavirus is identified as a major factor, impacting businesses and global markets. The CDC warns of a likely increase in US cases, while the WHO raises the global risk level. Despite this, US officials maintain that the risk to the public remains low.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Dow Jones' point loss on Friday during the worst week in over 11 years?

1000 points

500 points

2000 points

357 points

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is primarily blamed for the recent stock market decline?

Trade wars

Coronavirus outbreak

Political instability

Oil price fluctuations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries experienced similar market drops due to the Coronavirus?

Brazil, India, and Russia

South Korea, France, and Spain

Canada, Australia, and UK

Japan, Italy, and Germany

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the CDC advise Americans to do in response to the Coronavirus?

Prepare for an increase in cases

Ignore the situation

Invest in stocks

Travel more frequently

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the WHO's response to the spread of the Coronavirus?

Raised the global risk assessment to the highest level

Lowered the risk level

Declared the virus contained

Advised against any precautions