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 and Putin set meeting in Alaska -- 08/11/2025

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Q: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled a Friday meeting in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine and other issues. Both Ukraine and Russia were sticking to their conflicting demands before the summit meeting. Where is the state of Alaska?

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Q: In 1867, what is now the state of Alaska was purchased for $7.2 million by United States from ...

A. British Empire

B. Dominion of Canada

C. Russian Empire

D. Spanish Empire



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