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World Jun 12

Quiz: How well do you know World Cup 2018?

By Larisa Epatko

World Feb 05

The torch relay for the 2018 Winter Olympics included a hot air balloon ride. Photo courtesy of the International Olympic Committee
Quiz: Test your knowledge of 2018’s Winter Olympics

After the closing ceremony and the torch is doused, the Pyeongchang stadium will be demolished. What will it become? Test your knowledge of this and other Olympic-related questions in our quiz.

By Larisa Epatko

World Aug 26

How well do you know the world: Peace deals and the ‘worst zoo’

This week, Colombia finalized a peace deal, an earthquake leveled villages in Italy, and something notable happened at the world’s “worst zoo.” Take our quiz about this and more.

By Larisa Epatko

World Aug 05

How well do you know the Olympics? Take our quiz

What's the name of the 2016 Rio Olympics mascot? Which country has attended every Olympic Games? Test your brain power and stamina by taking our 10-question quiz.

By Larisa Epatko

World Jul 15

How well do you know the world: Troop buildups & British break downs

This week, renewed violence somewhere caused the U.S. to send more troops, Britain got a new prime minister, and an international court made an important ruling. Take our quiz about these world events and more.

By Larisa Epatko

Jul 01

How well do you know the world: Brexit fallout and soccer shock

By Larisa Epatko

This week, Brits were still coming to terms with their decision to leave the EU, an airport in Turkey was bombed, and a soccer commentator went berserk. Take our 5-minute quiz about these world events and more.

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Jun 17

What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain’s big choice

By Larisa Epatko

The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way.

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Jun 10

How well do you know the world: Islamic celebration and Euro football

By Larisa Epatko

This week, Muslims began a month-long observance, a head of state spoke to Congress, and Europeans kicked off a soccer tournament. Take our quiz about these world events and more.

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Jun 03

How well do you know the world: Travel warnings and century floods

By Larisa Epatko

In world news this week, a battle started in an Iraqi city, thousands evacuated flood waters and U.S. tourists were warned of risky spots. Take our quiz about these news events and more.

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May 20

How well do you know the world: Sunken treasures and Afghan protests

By Larisa Epatko

This week in the world, tens of thousands of Afghans marched in Kabul, a kidnapped schoolgirl escaped in Nigeria, and divers discovered an underwater treasure. Take our quiz about this and more.

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