Home Weekly News Quiz Weekly Quiz: Black History Made, TV Farewells, US Open Weekly Quiz: Black History Made, TV Farewells, US Open September 11, 2020 Weekly News Quiz Weekly Quiz: TV renewals, US Open and Democracy Fights Weekly News Quiz: 15 Changing questions (which means each time you take the quiz, you get different questions!), No time-limit. News update after each question. So, how smart are you this week? 1 / 15 When was the first-ever female to head a major department in the United States police appointed? 1955 2020 2000 1985 Penny E. Harrington became the first female chief of the Portland Police Bureau in 1985 and was forced to resign a year later. She later filed a federal sex discrimination suit. Now, in the aftermath of the Breonna Taylor killing by Louisville police officers, the city is getting its first Black female chief of police, Yvette Gentry. Penny E. Harrington became the first female chief of the Portland Police Bureau in 1985 and was forced to resign a year later. She later filed a federal sex discrimination suit. Now, in the aftermath of the Breonna Taylor killing by Louisville police officers, the city is getting its first Black female chief of police, Yvette Gentry. 2 / 15 Which Korean pop band do these guys belong to? Photo: Dispatch / CC BY Big Bang One Direction Blackpink BTS These are members of Korean pop group BTS, whose latest single, Dynamite is topping the Billboard for the second week. That’s right! Their latest single, Dynamite, is topping the Billboard for the second week. 3 / 15 Which of these is NOT a beach in Rio de Janeiro? View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) on Sep 7, 2020 at 4:25am PDT Playa Las Gatas Barra da Tijuca Ipanema Copacabana Playa Las Gatas is actually in Mexico. Brazilians in Rio de Janeiro, though, have celebrated their Independence Day by heading to the beach this weekend. This is happening while Brazil is trying to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Playa Las Gatas is actually in Mexico. Brazilians in Rio de Janeiro, though, have celebrated their Independence Day by heading to the beach this weekend. This is happening while Brazil is trying to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 4 / 15 What is Belarussian opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova’s actual profession? Photo: Maria Kolesnikova / CC BY Musician Athlete Banker Medical Doctor Musician Maria Kolesnikova, the opponent of Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, was allegedly seized by masked men in Minsk and taken away in a van. She is now detained in the Ukraine border. Maria Kolesnikova, the opponent of Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, was allegedly seized by masked men in Minsk and taken away in a van. She is now detained in the Ukraine border. 5 / 15 The new Dune trailer is out! Can you recall who directed the 1984 film version of the book? David Lynch David Fincher Martin Scorsese Stanley Kubrick David Lynch directed The failing ‘80s version of Dune. The new Dune film will be in theaters on December 18th, 2020. That’s right! The new Dune film stars Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, and Oscar Isaac. It includes two parts – the first of which will be in theaters on December 18th, 2020. 6 / 15 When Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, says ‘Pacta sunt servanda,’ what does she mean? Photo: European People’s Party / CC BY Committees must serve (the public). Agreements must be kept. Facts instead of fiction. Secrets must be kept. Amid the UK plans to break the Brexit divorce treaty with the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, tweeted she was ‘Very Concerned’ and added in Latin, ‘Agreements must be kept.’ Amid the UK plans to break the Brexit divorce treaty with the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, tweeted she was ‘Very Concerned’ and added in Latin, ‘Agreements must be kept.’ 7 / 15 Which company produces this console? Image: xbox.com Apple Nintendo Sony Microsoft It’s the Microsoft Xbox series X/S, launched in 2020. That’s right. It’s the Microsoft Xbox series X/S, launched in 2020. 8 / 15 What is the main religion in the country of Sudan? Christianity Islam Hindu Sikhism After 30 years of Islamic law, Sudan is now separating religion and state. After 30 years of Islamic law, Sudan is now separating religion and state. 9 / 15 Where does the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony traditionally take place? Photo: Awalin / CC BY-SA Oslo Stockholm Geneva Haag The Nobel Peace Prize is handed each year in Oslo, Norway, while all other Nobel Prizes are given out in Stockholm, Sweden. You might be also surprised to learn that a Norwegian lawmaker has nominated President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. No, not because he’s dealing so well with the racial outbreak in his own country, but for his role in brokering a historic normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month. You might be also surprised to learn that a Norwegian lawmaker has nominated President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. No, not because he’s dealing so well with the racial outbreak in his own country, but for his role in brokering a historic normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month. 10 / 15 Which musical instrument did legendary musician and civil rights activist, Nina Simone, teach herself as a young girl in the 1930s? Photo: Fotopersbureau de Boer / CC0 Piano Pan Flute Vibraphone Guitar Nina Simone taught herself to play piano in the wooden cottage as a young girl in the 1930s. Her childhood home will be indefinitely preserved in North Carolina. The childhood home of iconic musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone will be indefinitely preserved in North Carolina. Simone taught herself to play piano in the wooden cottage as a young girl in the 1930s. 11 / 15 What is the 1619 Project? IBM’s new AI initiative Kanya West’s new fashion brand A journalistic review of US history, with attention to slavery Steve Menuchin’s new pandemic aid plan “The 1619 Project” is the New York Times’ highly-acclaimed historic project. Educators are vowing to teach it in schools. An expanded edition of “The 1619 Project” in a book came out Nov. 2021. “The 1619 Project” is the New York Times’ highly-acclaimed historic project. Educators are vowing to teach it in schools. An expanded edition of “The 1619 Project” in a book came out Nov. 2021. 12 / 15 Where can you find Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny these days? Photo: Evgeny Feldman / CC BY-SA In a "corrective colony" near Moscow. In a "labor camp" in Siberia. In a hospital in Berlin. In a safe house in London. In Aug. 2020, Alexei Navalny was hospitalized after being poisoned with a nerve agent. He was medically evacuated to Berlin. On Jan. 17, 2021, Navalny returned to Russia and was detained for violating parole conditions by failing to report to Russia’s Federal Prison Service during his illness. On Feb. 2, his suspended sentence was replaced with a prison sentence, as he was sent for two and half years in a “corrective labor colony” in Vladimir Oblast, near Moscow. In Oct. 2021, he was awarded the Sakharov Prize for his work on human rights. On Mar. 22, 2022, Navalny was sentenced to nine more years in a “strict regime penal colony,” according to Russian state-owned news agency Tass. Prosecutors accused him of stealing $4.7m (£3.5m) of donations given to his now banned organizations, including his anti-corruption foundation – accusations which his supporters say are fabricated. While in prison, Navalny has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine via social media. Amnesty International recognizes Navalny as a prisoner of conscience. 13 / 15 For which sport is Novak Djokovic most famous? Photo: Joshua Sadli from Melbourne, Australia / CC BY-SA Golf Cricket Tennis Baseball The world’s No. 1 tennis player was defaulted Sunday, at the US Open, when he struck a line judge with a ball. The world’s No. 1 tennis player was defaulted Sunday, at the US Open, when he struck a line judge with a ball. 14 / 15 Where did the story of Disney’s Mulan originate? Photo: Anandajoti Bhikkhu from Sadao, Thailand / CC BY It’s based on a Chinese ancient poem, describing historical events. It’s based on an English tale, intended to inspire young women. It’s an original Disney story. It’s based on a Mongolian folk tale, intended to inspire young warriors. The story of Mulan originated in an ancient Chinese poem, The Ballad of Mulan, which is based on a real war between the Northern Wei state and the Mongolic state Rouran. Yes! The story of Mulan originated in an ancient Chinese poem, The Ballad of Mulan, which is based on a real war between the Northern Wei state and the Mongolic state Rouran. 15 / 15 In what year was Apple inc founded? 1984 1968 1982 1976 Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne formed Apple Inc in 1976. Forty-four years later, Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an inquiry into Google Inc, Apple Inc, and Dropbox Inc over alleged improper commercial practices. The Italian authorities are considering the possible inclusion of some unfair clauses in the terms and conditions these companies apply to their users. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne formed Apple Inc in 1976. Forty-four years later, Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an inquiry into Google Inc, Apple Inc, and Dropbox Inc over alleged improper commercial practices. The Italian authorities consider the possible inclusion of some unfair clauses in the terms and conditions these companies apply to their users. Sign up to never miss a quiz! Follow our social feeds: [sc name=”follow_us” ] Or subscribe to our newsletter: NameEmail LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Retake quiz Found a mistake? Tell us! Be sure to come back tomorrow for another quiz. Don’t miss a quiz. Follow us here: Facebook Twitter Instagram Link Share Tweet Share Pin it WhatsApp Telegram Related Posts Friday, Jan. 21 News Quiz of the Week: Volcanic Emergency What is “prebunking”? And what did Rihanna reveal during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in 2023? (11 questions) April 30 Weekend Quiz: Astounding Royals, Rare Honors, Dreamy Hair Sept. 8 News Quiz: Which Country is Bharat?
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