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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.

Russia accused of plot to topple Modova’s government -- 02/20/2023

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Q: Moldova’s president last week accused Russia of plotting to topple the small nation’s government and derail its hopes to join the European Union. Where is the small former Soviet republic sandwiched between Romania and war-torn Ukraine?

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