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    Check Your Knowledge: VT Daily Trivia : Sept. 8, 2025

    Ten questions at 5:00 AM ET — Word, Civics, World Facts

    VT Daily Trivia is published by Virginia Times every day. Each edition delivers ten quick, student-friendly questions drawn from three core areas: Word of the Day (vocabulary), Civics (U.S./Virginia), and World Facts (geography, capitals, flags).

    Tap an option to receive instant feedback—“Correct” or “Wrong”—then expand Definition for a short explainer. It’s a clean, mobile-ready warm-up for classrooms and a simple daily habit for independent learners.

    World Facts

    Which strait divides Europe and Asia at Istanbul?

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    Definition

    The Bosporus links the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and splits Istanbul between Europe and Asia.

    Civics (U.S.)

    How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

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    Definition

    The House has 435 voting seats, apportioned to states by population after each census.

    Word of the Day

    What does “abrogate” most nearly mean?

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    Definition

    Abrogate means to end or cancel an official rule, law, or agreement.

    World Facts

    What is the capital of Morocco?

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    Definition

    Rabat is Morocco’s political capital on the Atlantic coast; Casablanca is the largest city.

    Civics (Virginia)

    What is Virginia’s highest court called?

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    Definition

    The Supreme Court of Virginia is the state’s court of last resort and oversees lower courts.

    World Facts

    Which river flows through Baghdad?

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    Definition

    Baghdad sits on the Tigris River; the Euphrates runs farther west before both join in southern Iraq.

    Civics (U.S.)

    What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively called?

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    Definition

    The Bill of Rights includes core civil liberties such as speech, religion, due process, and fair trials.

    World Facts

    Which mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain?

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    Definition

    The Pyrenees extend from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean, marking the frontier between France and Spain.

    Civics (Virginia)

    Who presides over the Virginia Senate?

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    Definition

    The Lieutenant Governor serves as presiding officer of the Virginia Senate and breaks tie votes.

    World Facts

    Ulaanbaatar is the capital of which country?

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    4. Correct
    Definition

    Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia’s largest city and political, cultural, and economic center.

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