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.

Rebels sign truce with government in Colombia -- 06/27/2016

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Q: Colombia's government and FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire and disarmament deal to end 52 years of fighting - the longest running conflict in the Americas. Where is Colombia?

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