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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.

Pope opens Vatican City to refugees -- 09/14/2015

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Q: Pope Francis said last week that he will give temporary housing in Vatican City to at least two refugee families and asked that every European parish, monastery, and shrine do the same. The state of Vatican City is in Rome. Where is Rome on this map of Italy?

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