Robbers steal $50 million worth of diamonds in Belgium
Feb. 25, 2013
Q: Armed with automatic weapons and disguised as police, robbers seized diamonds worth $50 million from a passenger plane preparing to depart Belgium for Switzerland. Where is Belgium on this map?
Circle the area on this map
Q: The robbery took place in "a gap of only a few minutes" between the loading of the valuable cargo and the moment the plane starts to move. It took place at the airport in Belgium's capital and largest city . . .
A. Amsterdam
B. Brussels
C. Calais
D. Dresden
Q: Antwerp has been a leading diamond center for centuries, with about eight in every 10 rough diamonds and five in every 10 polished diamonds passing through it. The province of Antwerp is on the Belgium's northern border with . . .
A. The Netherlands
B. Germany
C. Luxembourg
D. France
Q: The robbers spoke French, which is one of Belgium's official languages. What language do about 60 percent of Belgians speak?
A. German
B. Belgian
C. French
D. Dutch
Q: Belgium hosts the headquarters of international organizations like the European Union and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Which of Belgium's neighbors hosts the International Court of Justice, commonly referred to as the World Court?
A. The Netherlands
B. Germany
C. Luxembourg
D. France
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