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Matter Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which among the following is NOT part of former Yugoslavia?

a)

Bosnia

b)

New Zealand

c)

Slovenia

d)

Macedonia

2.

Which territory is currently disputed by India and Pakistan?

a)

Ogadan

b)

Sabah

c)

Fergana Valley

d)

Kashmir

3.

Adolf Hitler persecuted and exterminated the Jewish people of Germany. But more than leaving behind a legacy of torture stories and dead bodies, Hitler wrote a book detailing his plan of genocide and the reasons behind it. This book was initially banned by the German government before recently being released to the public once again. What is the name of this book which means “My Struggle” in English?

a)

Die Ausländer

b)

Die Märchen

c)

Mein Jüdisch

d)

Mein Kampf

4.

Nigeria’s militant Islamic group Boko Haram has caused havoc in Africa’s most populous country through a wave of bombings, assassinations, and abductions. What is the meaning of Boko Haram?

a)

Western education is a sin.

b)

Islam prevails.

c)

Islam is the only religion.

d)

Non-Islam shall be killed.

5.

In February 2003, Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebel groups began fighting the government of Sudan. The government responded to attacks by carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Darfur’s non-Arabs. Who is the President of Sudan who was indicted for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court?

a)

Ismail al-Azhari

b)

Ibrahim Abboud

c)

Omar al-Bashir

d)

Salva Kiir Mayardit

6.

He is the 19th President of Syria who assumed office starting July 17, 2000.

a)

Fuad Masum

b)

Hassan Rouhani

c)

Omar al-Bashir

d)

Bashar al-Assad

7.

It means The Youth in Arabic. It emerged as the radical-wing of Somalia’s now-defunct Union of Islamic Courts.

a)

Al-shabaab

b)

Hezbollah

c)

Taliban

d)

Hamas

8.

KKK is the name of three distinct movements in the US that have advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white supremacy, white nationalism, anti-immigration, Nordicism, anti-Catholicism, and anti-semitism. What does KKK stand for?

a)

Ko Klux Klan

b)

Ko Klux Klax

c)

Ku Klux Klan

d)

Ko Klox Klan

9.

Aside from the Philippines, China also has territorial disputes with other countries like Japan. Which among the following is NOT part of the territorial dispute between China and Japan?

a)

Diaoyudao Islands

b)

Senkaku Islands

c)

Paracel Islands

d)

Socotra Rock

10.

In order to stop the Russian occupation of Afghanistan, CIA (United States of America) “allegedly” funded a Muslim group to start an armed revolt against the Soviet (Russia). This Muslim group eventually transformed into a terrorist group. What is the name of this terrorist group?

a)

Hezbollah

b)

ISIS / ISIL / IS

c)

Talibans

d)

Al-Qaeda

11.

Anne Frank’s diary showed the world how war and persecution are viewed by victims. Anne Frank was a victim of which genocide?

a)

Bosnian Genocide

b)

Jewish Holocaust

c)

Armenian Genocide

d)

Moriori Genocide

12.

The Security Council is the United Nations' most powerful body, with "primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security." Five powerful countries sit as "permanent members" along with ten elected members with two-year terms. Which among the following states is NOT part of the “permanent members”?

a)

China

b)

United States

c)

Germany

d)

Russian Federation

13.

Early in 2017, Manchester was bombed by a terrorist group. Whose concert took place in Manchester before the attack?

a)

Adele

b)

Aerosmith

c)

Ariana Grande

d)

Justin Bieber

14.

What is the name of the revolution that deposed the “President for life” Ben Ali in January 2011?

a)

Jasmine Revolution

b)

Lilac Revolt

c)

Lavender Uprising

d)

Tunisia People Power

15.

Communism is a political theory that believes in a society where all property is publicly owned. Which among the following states is NOT a communist state or a former communist state?

a)

China

b)

Indonesia

c)

Vietnam

d)

Laos

16.

What is the doctrine/political idea that states that the sacrificing the few is justified if it is for the sake/benefit of the majority?

a)

Libertarianism

b)

Realism

c)

Populism

d)

Utilitarianism

17.

Lashkar-e-Taiba is a terrorist group whose name roughly translates as “Army of the Good” which was once deemed as one of the largest and most active terrorist group in South Asia. Which country is the base of operations of this group?

a)

Sri Lanka

b)

Nepal

c)

Pakistan

d)

India

18.

From 1948 to 1991, South Africa was racially segregated into White Africa and Black Africa. “Blacks” were prevented from accessing the same public utilities and events as the “whites”. What is the name of this policy/system?

a)

Apartheid

b)

British Colonization

c)

White Africa Movement

d)

Imperialism

19.

On March 9, 2015, students from of the University of Cape Town began a protest movement to remove a statue of Cecil Rhodes in their University. Cecil Rhodes was an imperialist who is still viewed as a racist figure who paved way for the racial segregation of South Africa. What was the name of this movement?

a)

#BringBackAfrica

b)

#RhodesMustFall

c)

#ForAfrica

d)

#CapeTownWillRise

20.

The “Irish Potato Famine” is an example of genocide.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know