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This weeks lesson:
Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after 7 years
-- 03/13/2023

Q: Long-time rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew diplomatic relations, seven years after they were broken in a dispute triggered by the execution of a Muslim cleric and the resulting mob attacks on diplomats. Where are Iran and Saudi Arabia, the largest countries by area in the Middle East?

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Question 2 of 5

Q: The nations have no land borders, but face each other across which body of water?

A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Persian Gulf
D. Red Sea



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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.