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Common Core State Standard
RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.

Costa Rican leader bans 'presidential cult' -- 07/07/2014

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Q: Costa Rica's newly elected president has passed a decree banning his name being put on plaques at public works or his portrait hung in public offices, which was until now a common practice. Where is the Central American nation of Costa Rica?

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