Trump and Putin set meeting in Alaska
Aug. 11, 2025
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
Q: The native people of Alaska and all of the Americas are believed to descend from people who migrated thousands of years ago from what is now Siberia in Russia. They may have crossed via a land bridge or by sea. How close is Alaska to Russia?
A. 3,000 miles
B. 300 miles
C. 30 miles
D. 3 miles
Q: The Trump-Putin meeting was expected to take place in or near Alaska’s largest city, where the Secret Service reportedly rented a six-bedroom property. What is the largest city in Alaska?
A. Anchorage
B. Fairbanks
C. Juneau
D. Wasilla
Q: Alaska is the most sparsely populated state. With an area of 663,268 square miles, it is larger than the combined area of the next three largest states. Which of these states is NOT among the four largest states?
A. California
B. Montana
C. New Mexico
D. Texas
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