The Great News Quiz of 2022 (Published 2022) (2024)

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Russia invaded Ukraine in February, and the war has stretched across much of the country. What are the names of the Ukrainian cities labeled A through D on the map below? To answer, drag each city name to its corresponding box.

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In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which of the following occurred? Select all that apply.

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The war contributed to the largest number of people around the globe displaced by conflict since World War II. How many Ukrainians have fled to other European countries so far?

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Read by Michael Schwirtz, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.

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What does the map above show?

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In June, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion in America. Which six justices voted with the majority?

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Antigovernment protests have engulfed Iran for the past three months. Which event led to them?

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Prices for regular unleaded gas were a symbol of inflation for much of the year. According to AAA, the nationwide average peaked in mid-June at what price per gallon?

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Consumer prices increased 7.1 percent in the year through November. Put these categories in order of how much their price increased in that 12-month period, with the largest percentage increase at the top.

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died this year at 96. Fifteen prime ministers served under her. Who was the prime minister when she ascended to the throne?

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American voters went to the polls this year to determine the balance of power in Congress, state legislatures and governor's offices. Which three of the following U.S. Senate candidates won their midterm races?

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Before this year, the president’s party had lost about 26 House seats on average in midterm elections held after World War II. In this year’s midterms, Democrats lost how many House seats?

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Flooding submerged parts of Pakistan over several months, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 1,500 people. About how much of the country was under water?

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In May, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. About how much time elapsed between when the gunman entered the school and when officers shot him to death?

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The House Jan. 6 committee’s hearings drew millions of viewers. Which witness testified that, during the Capitol attack, Donald Trump had tried to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine because he had wanted to join the rioters?

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For years, Jair Bolsonaro spread myths to undermine faith in Brazil’s elections. What happened in the country’s presidential runoff election in October?

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There were a number of notable court cases this year. Which outcome below is incorrect?

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Protests against years of strict Covid restrictions spread across China in a rare case of broad civil unrest. Protesters were demonstrating against all the below issues, except . Fill in the blank.

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Which song, first released in 1985, became a hit again this summer after being featured in the latest season of “Stranger Things”? (Hint: Hit the play button to listen to it.)

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Qatar hosted a controversial World Cup this year. Which country made it to the final four teams, a first for an African nation?

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The image above was among the first captured by which new piece of technology?

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In November, negotiators brokered a cease-fire to the civil war in the Tigray region of which African country?

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Which author had the most titles on a single New York Times best-seller list in 2022?

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What do the five highest-grossing films of 2022 all have in common?