Contemporary Issues Fall 2014

1. What is it called when a person is “aware” and “present” in each moment? Anderson Cooper attended a three-day retreat to learn and practice this skill.

2. The 60 Minutes story “Inside Homs” is about the struggle that citizens of _________ endure on a daily basis.

3. A government report was release on Tuesday detailing use of “enhanced interrogation techniques” by what government agency?

4. The third leader of North Korea, he was widely criticized as being too young when he took over North Korea at the age of 29.

5. What famous Renaissance painter painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

6. What Constitutional Amendment do many gun enthusiasts believe protects their right to own firearms?

7. Many doctors and parents fear long-term harm to football players because of what?

8. What is the ultimate goal of ISIS?

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