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The video covers China's 70th anniversary celebrations, which include a military parade in Beijing, and the concurrent protests in Hong Kong. It also discusses the U.S. House committee's subpoena of Rudy Giuliani as part of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Additionally, the video highlights California's new legislation allowing student athletes to sign endorsement deals, sparking debate on college athlete compensation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was being celebrated in China that coincided with protests in Hong Kong?

The 100th anniversary of the Chinese Revolution

The 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China

The 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China

The 50th anniversary of the Communist Party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions did the Hong Kong protesters reportedly take during the demonstrations?

They held a silent march

They blocked traffic with barricades

They organized peaceful sit-ins

They threw bricks and Molotov cocktails

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Rudy Giuliani subpoenaed by the House committee?

For documents related to his communications with Ukraine

For his involvement in a trade deal with China

For his comments on social media

For his role in a financial scandal

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new California law allow student athletes to do?

Negotiate their own scholarships

Sign endorsement deals and hire agents

Participate in professional sports leagues

Receive direct payments from their universities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What debate has been reignited by the new California legislation?

Whether college players should be allowed to transfer schools freely

Whether college players should be paid or compensated

Whether college athletes should have academic requirements

Whether college sports should be banned