Today we went over the states, our class sounded tired. We also watched the news today. The news covered hurricane Irene, Steve Jobs, and Martin Luther King Jr. Learned that we had a billion people during the 1800's and we'll have 8 billion people in about 12-13 years.1. What type of natural disaster caused cracks in the Washington Monument?*Earthquake2. Whose memorial dedication ceremony is planned for Sunday, August 28 in Washington, D.C.?*Martin Luther King Jr.3. What computer pioneer resigned as CEO of Apple on Wednesday?*Steve Jobs4. What volcano wiped out the city of Pompeii, Italy on August 24, A.D. 79?*Mt. Vesuvius5. What day did the U.S. commemorate on Friday, marking the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution?*Woman's equality6. What flag, which was destroyed in terrorist attacks, has been stitched back together from retired flags across the U.S.?*9/11 American Flag7. On August 21, in which country did U.S. Vice President Joe Biden address concerns about America`s ability to manage its national debt?*China8. What hurricane struck the island of Hispaniola and is threatening the U.S. East Coast?*Irene9. In what capital city did rebels take control of Col. Moammar Gadhafi's compound?*Tripoli10. What is the name of the Islamic month during which Muslims observe a daily fast as one of the five duties of Islam?*RamadanTop 10 most populated metropolitan citiesTokyo, Guangzhou, Seoul, Delhi, Mumbai, Mexico City, New York City, Sao Paulo, Manila, and Shanghai
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