Rebels sign truce with government in Colombia
June 27, 2016
Q: Colombia's government and FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire and disarmament deal to end 52 years of fighting - the longest running conflict in the Americas. Where is Colombia?
Circle the area on this map
Q: The deal was signed in what Latin American nation that reestablished diplomatic relations with the United States a year ago?
A. Argentina
B. Bolivia
C. Cuba
D. Dominican Republic
Q: Pope Francis said that he hoped the deal would prevent Colombia from ever returning to a state of war. The pope, who was instrumental in the US-Cuba talks, comes from which Latin American nation?
A. Argentina
B. Bolivia
C. Chile
D. Dominican Republic
Q: The cease-fire will begin only with the signing of a final peace deal in Colombia. What is the capital of Colombia?
A. Arauca
B. Bogota
C. Cali
D. Medellin
Q: The fighting in Colombia has often been mixed up with trafficking in what illegal drug?
A. Cocaine
B. Marijuana
C. Heroin
D. All of the above
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