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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.

Brazil debates girl's role in Carnival -- 02/08/2010

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Q: A row has erupted in Brazil over the decision to have a seven-year-old girl play the traditionally "sexy" role of a samba "queen" in this year's Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Where is Brazil?

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