International Relations and Historical Figures

The video covers three main topics: US-Iran tensions in the Middle East, the reintroduction of Eurasian beavers to London, and highlights of influential Black figures for Black History Month. The US and UK have conducted joint military strikes in Yemen to counter Iran-backed militias. In London, Eurasian beavers are being reintroduced to help manage urban flooding. The video also celebrates Sadi Alexander and Garrett Morgan for their contributions to civil rights and inventions.

What was the primary goal of the US and UK joint strikes in Yemen?

• To support Iranian-backed militias

• To disrupt Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes

• To start a war with Iran

• To establish a new military base

Which countries supported the US and UK in their coalition against the Houthis?

• Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, and New Zealand

• Russia and China

• France and Germany

• India and Japan

What is the largest rodent in North America?

• Squirrel

• Beaver

• Muskrat

• Marmot

Why were Eurasian beavers reintroduced to London?

• To increase tourism

• To control the rat population

• To rebuild the country's lost beaver population and improve local ecosystems

• To create new recreational areas

What ecological benefit do beaver dams provide?

• They speed up water flow

• They create deserts

• They help reduce urban flooding by slowing down water flow

• They increase water pollution

Who was Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?

• A renowned chef

• The first Black person to earn a PhD in economics in the US

• The first Black astronaut

• A famous jazz musician

What significant invention is Garrett Morgan known for?

• The airplane

• The telephone

• The three-signal traffic light

• The electric light bulb

What strategy did Garrett Morgan use to sell his gas mask invention?

• He sold it door-to-door

• He hired a white actor to pretend to be the inventor

• He gave it away for free

• He advertised it on television

What was the role of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander in President Truman's administration?

• Member of the Committee on Civil Rights

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

What was the impact of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander's work on civil rights?

• It had no significant impact

• It was limited to her local community

• It laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement

• It was only recognized posthumously