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Cuban Energy Crisis and Cocoa Trivia

Cuban Energy Crisis and Cocoa Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video covers several topics, starting with a major power outage in Cuba caused by a failing power plant and exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar. The Cuban government is struggling to restore power amid economic sanctions and infrastructure issues. The video then shifts to the art world, highlighting a humanoid robot artist making waves in the art scene. Next, it discusses the economic impact of cocoa shortages, affecting chocolate production and prices. Finally, the video ends with a light-hearted segment on a Halloween dog parade in New York.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused a massive blackout in Cuba?

A volcanic eruption

A major power plant failure

A political protest

A cyber attack

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factors are Cuban officials blaming for the energy crisis?

A global oil shortage

A new government policy

Increased US economic sanctions

A recent earthquake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cuba's Prime Minister announce regarding the fuel crisis?

Fuel would be rationed to citizens

Fuel would be delivered by boat

Fuel prices would be reduced

Fuel would be imported from the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the humanoid robot artist featured in the video?

It can compose music

It uses AI algorithms to create art

It can perform surgery

It can write poetry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated sale price for the humanoid robot artist's work?

A five-figure sum

A six-figure sum

A seven-figure sum

A four-figure sum

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the humanoid robot artist's work according to its developer?

To serve as a catalyst for dialogue about emerging technologies

To create commercial advertisements

To entertain children

To replace human artists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main ingredient in chocolate that was discussed in the trivia section?

Vanilla

Milk

Cocoa

Sugar

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