Rebels sign truce with government in Colombia

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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Q: The deal was signed in what Latin American nation that reestablished diplomatic relations with the United States a year ago?

A. Argentina

B. Bolivia

C. Cuba

D. Dominican Republic

Q: Pope Francis said that he hoped the deal would prevent Colombia from ever returning to a state of war. The pope, who was instrumental in the US-Cuba talks, comes from which Latin American nation?

A. Argentina

B. Bolivia

C. Chile

D. Dominican Republic

Q: The cease-fire will begin only with the signing of a final peace deal in Colombia. What is the capital of Colombia?

A. Arauca

B. Bogota

C. Cali

D. Medellin

Q: The fighting in Colombia has often been mixed up with trafficking in what illegal drug?

A. Cocaine

B. Marijuana

C. Heroin

D. All of the above


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