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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.

Japan sends troops to battle bear attacks -- 11/10/2025

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Q: Japan deployed troops last week to help combat a wave of terrifying bear attacks that have killed 12 people and injured more than 100 since April. The bears recently attacked people in a supermarket, at a resort, and at a bus stop. Where is the island nation of Japan?

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