Weekly world news quiz

It's the end of another week... Just how much do you remember about the headlines from the past seven days?

Question 1

Which country did US President George W Bush hold up as a model for Iraq?

A: Turkey B: Israel C: Malaysia

Question 2

Spanish scientists believe they have found the oldest human tooth in Europe. What is the Latin name for the owner of the 1m year-old gnasher?

A: Homo ibericus B: Homo denticulus C: Homo antecessor

Question 3

A 10-year-old girl who is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists as a living goddess - Kumari - in Nepal has been stripped of her title. Why?

A: Because she travelled out of the country B: Because she started going to school C: Because she appeared on television

Question 4

A group of stressed-out people in Spain were given the chance to let off steam this week by demolishing a hotel in Madrid. What was the exercise known as?

A: Trash therapy B: Roomolition C: Psychonemesis

Question 5

How did BBC correspondent Alan Johnston get rid of "that just-kidnapped look" after his deliverance from four months in captivity in Gaza?

A: He went to the barbers B: He had a change of clothes C: He showered for an hour

Question 6

Chinese archaeologists using sensors have detected a fascinating underground construction near the site of the famous Terracotta Army. What does it resemble?

A: A pagoda B: A spiralling tunnel C: A deep chamber

Question 7

A group of Italian management consultants suggest ambitious businessmen should spend less time reading textbooks and more time doing what?

A: Swapping gossip B: Watching films C: Playing football

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