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.

Protests across Iran demand change -- 01/12/2026

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Q: An economic collapse set off two weeks of violent protests by millions of Iranians in more than 100 cities and towns across the country. Protesters are demanding an end to the theocratic regime that has ruled Iran for nearly 50 years. Where is Iran on the Persian Gulf??

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Q: It was estimated on Sunday that 200 to 500 people had been killed during the protests. The leader of which nation threatened to “punish” Iran’s leaders if they killed protesters?

A. Israel

B. Russia

C. Saudi Arabia

D. United States



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