Current Events
What big event was held in St. Paul June 28 and 29?
Hmong Freedom Festival
Who is the President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
What state does the Mississpppi River start in?
Minnesota
What does our tax money pay for?
roads, schools, fire departments, police, and much more
How many continents are there?
7
What two countries in the Middle East had a "12 Day War" in June?
Iran and Israel
Who is the governor of Minnesota?
Tim Walz
What US state is an island in the Pacific Ocean?
Hawaii
Who is the oldest man to serve as president of the US?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the continent that has no countries, and no people live there full time?
Antarctica
What continent is currently experiencing record heat waves?
Europe
Who is the US Representative for District 4 (including St. Paul)?
Betty McCollum
What state is Yosemite National Park in?
California
How many sentators does each state have?
2
Name the world's five oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Southern, Arctic and Indian
What two countries in Europe have been at war for over three years?
Russia and Ukraine
Who are the two Minnesota Senators?
Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar
Name three states that border Minnesota
Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
How many members are there in the US Congress (senators and representatives combined)?
535
What two countries have the world's largest populations?
China and India
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods from another country
Who is the Minnesota representative who was born in Somalia?
Ilhan Omar
What is the smallest state in the US by size?
Rhode Island
How many terms in office can a president serve??
2
Name the seven continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Antarctica