About this Study Set
This study set covers World News through
15 practice questions.
This week's global news features rising oil prices due to Iran tensions, a heightened terror threat in the UK, and shifts in Canada-US trade relations. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go β pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Global Hotspots: Iran Tensions, UK Terror Alert, and Canada-US Trade study set below.
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1
What has led to a significant increase in oil prices globally this week?
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A
A sudden surge in demand from China
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B
A major cyberattack on oil refineries
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C
Tensions involving Iran and a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
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D
The release of strategic oil reserves by multiple countries
2
The UK has raised its national terror threat level. What was the primary stated reason for this increase?
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A
Escalating tensions with Russia
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B
The stabbing of two Jewish men in London
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C
A foiled large-scale attack planned by an international terrorist group
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D
Increased political instability in a neighboring European country
3
In international relations, what significant shift has occurred regarding US troop presence in Europe?
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A
The US is planning a large-scale increase of troops in Italy and Spain
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B
President Trump is considering reducing troops in Italy and Spain, mirroring a move regarding Germany
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C
NATO has announced plans to establish new military bases in France
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D
The US is withdrawing all troops from Germany due to disagreements
4
Which country's congress recently approved a bill to reduce the prison sentence of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro?
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A
Argentina
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B
Brazil
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C
Chile
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D
Colombia
5
Reports indicate that Hezbollah has adopted a new type of weapon widely used in the war in Ukraine. What is this weapon?
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A
Kamikaze drones
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B
Fiber-optic drones
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C
Hypersonic missiles
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D
Directed energy weapons
6
What trade development has recently been announced between Canada and the United States?
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A
The US has imposed new, significant tariffs on Canadian agricultural products
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B
Canada has retaliated with new tariffs on American tech goods
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C
President Trump has terminated trade negotiations and threatened further tariffs
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D
Both countries have agreed to a new free trade agreement
7
Which nation's economy has been reported as battered, with its leaders still anticipating a potential shift in stance from the US?
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A
Russia
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B
North Korea
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C
Iran
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D
Venezuela
8
A significant event occurred with the first commercial flight from the US landing in which South American country since 2019?
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A
Colombia
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B
Peru
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C
Venezuela
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D
Ecuador
9
Amidst global tensions, which country's oil facility recently experienced a significant fire, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for drone strikes?
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A
Saudi Arabia
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B
Iraq
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C
Russia
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D
United Arab Emirates
10
Which Middle Eastern country is reportedly being monitored closely as its nuclear and missile capabilities are being vowed to be protected, coinciding with a four-year high in oil prices?
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A
Saudi Arabia
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B
Israel
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C
Iran
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D
Qatar
11
What major international event is impacting food security in Africa, according to the world's largest fertilizer firm?
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A
A prolonged drought in the Sahel region
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B
The ongoing war in Iran
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C
Widespread crop disease
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D
A trade embargo imposed by China
12
In New Zealand, which type of animal is being returned to the capital city after a century-long absence due to a citizen campaign?
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A
Kiwis
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B
Keas
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C
TakahΔs
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D
Weka
13
A recent report highlights that renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, with significant growth led by which country's solar power?
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A
India
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B
United States
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C
China
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D
Germany
14
The UK has raised its national terror threat level due to increasing threats from Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism. Which specific incident was cited as a primary reason for this heightened alert?
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A
A bomb threat targeting a major sporting event
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B
The stabbing of two Jewish men in London
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C
An attempted large-scale cyberattack on critical infrastructure
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D
The discovery of a weapons cache in a suburban area
15
Which nation's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has had his prison sentence reduction bill approved by the country's congress?
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A
Argentina
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B
Brazil
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C
Chile
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D
Paraguay
