1. Moscow said the United States was behind an attack it claimed was launched by Ukraine on Wednesday against THIS target.
A. Sabotage of Donets River train bridge leading into Belograd
B. Cyber attack on the Central Bank of Russia causing a temporary disruption on transactions
C. Drone attack on the Kremlin citadel
D. Car bomb attack outside the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg
Correct Response: C. Drone attack on the Kremlin citadel
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-accuses-us-being-behind-alleged-kremlin-drone-attack-2023-05-04/
2. Ukraine President Zelensky was in the International Criminal Court in THIS city last week to press for investigations and prosecutions of Russian war crimes.
A. Geneva
B. The Hague
C. Stockholm
D. Berlin
Correct Response: B. The Hague
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-hague-netherlands.html
3. King Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom at THIS British landmark.
A. Westminster Abbey
B. Abbey Road
C. #10 Downing Street
D. Buckingham Palace
Correct Response: A. Westminster Abbey
https://news.sky.com/story/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-kings-coronation-how-to-watch-timings-and-procession-route-12784163
4. The Wagner mercenary group chief, THIS Russian, threatened to withdraw his forces from the fierce battle over Bakhmut, Ukraine, citing major troop losses and a shortage of ammunition. By the weekend Moscow pledged more ammo and he reversed course.
A. Sergei Shoigu
B. Yevgeny Prigozhin
C. Mikhail Mishustin
D. Alexei Navalny
Correct Response: B. Yevgeny Prigozhin
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-mercenary-chief-prigozhin-says-his-forces-will-leave-bakhmut-next-week-2023-05-05
5. The Coronation of Charles III in the United Kingdom drew the spotlight to other European monarchs. Which country DOES NOT have a monarch as head of state?
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Netherlands
D. Norway
Correct Response: A. Italy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchies_in_Europe
6. Russia will celebrate Victory Day on Tuesday marking THIS event and President Putin will use the occasion to rally support for his faltering “special military operation” in Ukraine.
A. The annexation of Crimea
B. The 1917 Russian Revolution
C. WWII victory
D. The Russo-Japanese War
Correct Response: C. WWII victory
https://apnews.com/article/russia-victory-day-bedd00b6b6fe76f71764417e24631743
7. The Covid-19 global emergency status was declared over on Friday by THIS organization.
A. UN Security Council
B. WHO
C. UNESCO
D. WTO
Correct Response: B. WHO
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/covid-is-no-longer-global-health-emergency-who-2023-05-05/
8. Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has agreed to the United States' "bilateral defense guidelines," crystalizing Mutual Defense Treaty commitments in THIS strategically significant sea.
A. Andaman Sea
B. South China Sea
C. East China Sea
D. Philippine Sea
Correct Response: B. South China Sea
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-issues-guidelines-defending-philippines-south-china-sea-attack-2023-05-04/
9. Zimbabwe is planning to launch a digital currency backed by THIS central bank asset to address currency depreciation caused by longstanding economic challenges.
A. Crypto
B. Silver
C. Lithium
D. Gold
Correct Response: D. Gold
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/zimbabwe-plans-launch-digital-currency-backed-gold-98938043
10. A new Border and Protection Law passed in Vilnius will enable volunteers to use force to help detain migrants trying to enter THIS Baltic state, a move the government says will promote border security. But human rights advocates fear it will empower violent "far-right extremists."
A. Estonia
B. Latvia
C. Lithuania
D. Kaliningrad
Correct Response: C. Lithuania
https://www.euronews.com/2023/04/26/far-right-extremists-could-police-lithuanian-border-under-new-law-warn-activists
