Current Events and Economic Impacts

Current Events and Economic Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video covers the conclusion of the U.S. midterm elections, where Democrats retained the Senate and Republicans won the House. It discusses the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighting controversies over human rights and the unusual timing of the event. The video also addresses significant layoffs in the tech industry, with companies like Twitter, Meta, and Amazon reducing their workforce. Finally, a lighthearted segment features a baby elephant interrupting a news report in Kenya, followed by closing remarks and Thanksgiving wishes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections discussed in the video?

Democrats won both the Senate and the House.

Republicans won both the Senate and the House.

Republicans retained the Senate, Democrats won the House.

Democrats retained the Senate, Republicans won the House.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar unique?

It is the first World Cup with 64 teams.

It is being played in the winter months.

It is the first World Cup to use VAR technology.

It is the first World Cup held in Europe.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversy is associated with Qatar hosting the World Cup?

Qatar's human rights record.

Qatar's climate being too cold.

Qatar's lack of football infrastructure.

Qatar's high cost of living.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major economic factor is affecting the tech industry according to the video?

Stable economic growth.

Increasing consumer spending.

Rising interest rates.

Decreasing interest rates.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was mentioned as having laid off a significant portion of its workforce?

Google

Microsoft

Apple

Meta

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the tech industry to the economic changes?

Expansion into new markets.

Significant layoffs.

Stable employment rates.

Increased hiring.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous event occurred during a news report in Kenya?

A lion interrupted the broadcast.

A baby elephant interrupted the broadcast.

A giraffe interrupted the broadcast.

A zebra interrupted the broadcast.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message did the host convey at the end of the video?

A message of gratitude and holiday announcement.

A warning about upcoming storms.

An announcement of a new show.

A reminder to vote in the elections.