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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.

Maldives vice president accused of plotting against president -- 10/26/2015

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Q: The Maldives' vice president was arrested last week on suspicion of treason for allegedly plotting to assassinate the Indian Ocean nation's president with an explosion on his boat. Where is the Indian Ocean?

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