world Trivia
What is the modern name of the city once called Constantinople?
Istanbul
Which word most closely relates to feeling anxious about a future event?
A. Ruminate
B. Repress
C. Dread
D. Distort
C. Dread
Rather than express his frustration, he chose to __________ his emotions, which eventually affected his mental health.
repress
Write the noun, verb, and adjective for this word:
distort
noun: distortion
verb: distort
adjective: distorted
Use the word "ruminate" in a sentence.
He tends to ruminate on past mistakes.
Which country was formerly known as Persia?
Iran
What does it mean to ‘ruminate’ on a problem?
A. To ignore it completely
B. To overthink or dwell on it
C. To express it openly
D. To distort its meaning
B. To overthink or dwell on it
Every time she had to speak in public, she felt a deep sense of __________ rise in her chest.
dread
Write the noun, verb, and adjective for this word:
repress
noun: repression
verb: repress
adjective: repressed
Use the word "repress" in a sentence.
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Which country was known as East Pakistan before 1971?
A) Bangladesh
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Pakistan
A) Bangladesh
She tends to __________ her fears instead of confronting them directly.
A. distort
B. ruminate
C. repress
D. dread
C. repress
After the argument, he continued to __________ about what he should have said for hours.
ruminate
Write the noun and verb for this word:
internalize
noun: internalization
verb: internalize
Use the word "dread" in a sentence.
She dreads going to the dentist.
Which country was formerly known as Burma?
Myanmar
When someone internalizes criticism, what are they doing?
A. Ignoring it entirely
B. Turning it into motivation
C. Accepting it as part of their self-identity
D. Defending themselves against it
C. Accepting it as part of their self-identity
Children who experience criticism at an early age may begin to __________ those negative beliefs about themselves.
internalize
Write the noun and verb for this word:
ruminate
noun: rumination
verb: ruminate
Use the word "distort" in a sentence.
The media can distort the facts to fit a narrative.
What city was previously called Saigon?
A) Hanoi
B) Phnom Penh
C) Ho Chi Minh City
D) Bangkok
C) Ho Chi Minh City
Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of distort?
A. The mirror reflected her exact image without any changes.
B. He changed the story slightly to make himself look better.
C. She remembered every detail of the event perfectly.
D. They recorded the meeting word-for-word for accuracy.
B. He changed the story slightly to make himself look better.
The politician tried to __________ the facts to fit his narrative and avoid public backlash.
distort
Write the noun, verb, and adjective for this word:
dread
noun: dread
verb: dread
adjective: dreadful
Use the word "internalize" in a sentence.
Children often internalize the values of their parents.