Places In The News In Last 1 Year And Country , Flashcards
Which country experienced significant protests over police brutality in 2022?
Iran
What was the main reason for the protests in Iran?
The death of Mahsa Amini after being detained by the morality police.
In which country did a major earthquake occur in February 2023?
Turkey
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Turkey in February 2023?
7.8
True or False: Ukraine has been in the news due to its ongoing conflict with Russia.
True
What city in Ukraine has been heavily affected by the conflict with Russia?
Mariupol
Which country faced severe flooding and climate-related disasters in 2022?
Pakistan
Fill in the blank: The flooding in Pakistan was primarily caused by _____ .
monsoon rains
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Qatar
What was a major controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
Allegations of human rights abuses related to migrant workers.
Which South American country saw political unrest and protests in 2023?
Peru
What triggered the protests in Peru in 2023?
The ousting of former President Pedro Castillo.
True or False: China faced significant COVID-19 lockdowns in major cities in 2022.
True
What city in China was particularly known for its strict COVID-19 lockdown in 2022?
Shanghai
Which country was the site of a coup d’état in January 2023?
Brazil
Who was the president that was ousted in Brazil’s coup in January 2023?
Jair Bolsonaro
Fill in the blank: The conflict in _____ has drawn international attention due to its humanitarian crisis.
Yemen
What major event occurred in Sudan in October 2021 that continued to cause unrest in 2022?
A military coup.
Which African country was known for its historic droughts leading to famine in 2022?
Somalia
Which city in the United States saw significant protests in 2022 over racial justice?
Minneapolis
What sparked the protests in Minneapolis in 2022?
The police killing of George Floyd.
True or False: The United Kingdom faced a cost-of-living crisis in 2022.
True
Which European country was affected by a major energy crisis due to the war in Ukraine?
Germany
Fill in the blank: The _____ in Israel was a focal point for tensions in 2023.
West Bank
