Current Events Quiz 2.1
1) What is the goal of the Besame Mucho Festival, according to the article?
The goal of the festival is to present a 'blend of today's contemporary hits, timeless classics, and rock en español anthems, creating a unique cultural moment across generations."
2) How many members of the UAW will see significant changes in their work lives now that they have reach agreements with the Automakers?
146,00 UAW members will see significant changes in their work, now that they have reached agreements with automakers.
3) Scientists have long speculated that sulfur, and wildfires that caused the earth to cool down from an asteroid hit the earth is what caused dinosaurs to die off. But today, they think something else might have contributed. What is it, according to this story?
Something else that is thought to have contributed to dinosaurs dying off is the pulverized rock that was thrown up into the atmosphere following the infamous Chicxulub Crater's impact.
4) What award was Matthew Perry nominated for as part of the cast of Friends?
Matthew Perry was nominated for awards such as an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2002, and again in 2021 for 'Friends: The Reunion'.
5) Who won and what was the score of game 3 of the World Series?
The Rangers won the game against the Diamondbacks. The score was 3-1.
6) Answer the following questions:
a) Summarize what you read
On October 7, 2023, the Islamist group, Hamas, launched an attack on southern Israel, hundreds being killed or taken hostage. The Israeli government and Hamas have since been a conflict, both launching attacks on each other. The United Nations has tried to send aid to the inhabitants of Palestine, but it has been hijacked and used by the Hamas.
b) Explain in your own words what you know about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict (feel free to bring in additional information you didn't get in this story if you have it).
Israel first launched an attack on Palestine, in hopes of removing Hamas from power. The Hamas launched an attack on Israel in response. This violence has been continuous, and deadly, with thousands being injured, killed, or taken hostage.
c) Explain what is happening in Gaza to the civilians living there, based on what you read from the article.
The civilians of Gaza have been severely displaced from their homes, and have been engulfed by a public health catastrophe, with hospitals becoming increasingly full.
d) When two opposing groups go to war, and send in their troops (whether they are officially trained military members or loose groups of men/women fighting together or something in between), how can we best serve those in the middle who have nothing to do with the war itself (the civilians)?
I believe that the way we can best serve those caught in the crossfire is by helping them find safe environments and aid, but not outwardly taking part in the war.
e) What should the US do in response to this war, in your opinion?
I think that the US should help the people displaced by this war, but not outwardly take place in the violence. I think this because the United States isn't currently in its best state, finally getting out of Afghanistan and already aiding Ukraine. The United States should put a main priority on its state before saving other countries.
f) Compare your thoughts on this war, versus the war in the Ukraine.
This Israel-Palestine war is quite different from the Ukraine-Russia war. Although it has its obvious similarities, the Israel-Palestine war is much harder to take a side on. When looking at Russia and Ukraine, one can take a somewhat common stance, defending Ukraine. In this more recent war, one has to decide what one wants to defend: the struggling citizens of Gaza, or the Israeli government for trying to abolish the Hamas.