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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.

Trump’s 'worst call' with Australia’s leader -- 02/06/2017

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Q: Calling the conversation "the worst by far," President Trump reportedly cut short a phone call with Australia’s prime minister after saying an agreement to resettle up to 1,250 refugees would send "the next Boston bombers" to the United States. Where is Australia?

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