The January 6th Capitol Riot

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On January 6th, 2021, a mob of supporters of which former US President stormed the US Capitol Building?

  1. Donald Trump

  2. Barack Obama

  3. George W. Bush

  4. Bill Clinton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump's supporters, fueled by false claims of election fraud, attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

What was the immediate cause of the Capitol riot?

  1. A contested presidential election

  2. A peaceful protest gone wrong

  3. A foreign attack on US soil

  4. A natural disaster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The riot was directly triggered by Donald Trump's repeated claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite the lack of evidence to support these claims.

Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Capitol riot?

  1. Donald Trump

  2. Joe Biden

  3. Barack Obama

  4. George W. Bush


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump was still the President of the United States on January 6th, 2021, as the transition of power to Joe Biden had not yet taken place.

What was the primary goal of the rioters who stormed the Capitol?

  1. To overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election

  2. To protest against COVID-19 restrictions

  3. To demand economic reforms

  4. To express support for law enforcement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rioters sought to prevent the certification of Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College, effectively attempting to overturn the election results.

How many people died as a direct result of the Capitol riot?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Five people died as a direct result of the Capitol riot, including one Capitol Police officer and four rioters.

Which law enforcement agency was primarily responsible for securing the Capitol Building during the riot?

  1. US Capitol Police

  2. FBI

  3. National Guard

  4. Secret Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The US Capitol Police is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the Capitol Building and its grounds.

What was the name of the Capitol Police officer who was killed during the riot?

  1. Brian Sicknick

  2. Ashli Babbitt

  3. Rosanne Boyland

  4. Kevin Greeson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer, died from injuries sustained during the riot.

Which social media platform was used extensively by Donald Trump to spread false claims about the 2020 election?

  1. Twitter

  2. Facebook

  3. Instagram

  4. TikTok


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump primarily used Twitter to communicate with his supporters and spread false claims about the election.

What was the name of the woman who was shot and killed by Capitol Police inside the Capitol Building?

  1. Ashli Babbitt

  2. Rosanne Boyland

  3. Kevin Greeson

  4. Brian Sicknick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashli Babbitt, a rioter, was shot and killed by Capitol Police while attempting to enter the Speaker's Lobby.

How long did the Capitol riot last?

  1. Approximately 3 hours

  2. Approximately 6 hours

  3. Approximately 9 hours

  4. Approximately 12 hours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Capitol riot lasted for approximately 3 hours, from the initial breach of the building to the eventual clearing of the rioters.

What was the name of the joint session of Congress that was taking place when the Capitol riot occurred?

  1. Electoral College vote certification

  2. State of the Union Address

  3. Presidential inauguration

  4. Impeachment trial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Capitol riot took place during a joint session of Congress convened to certify the results of the Electoral College vote.

Who was the Vice President of the United States at the time of the Capitol riot?

  1. Mike Pence

  2. Kamala Harris

  3. Joe Biden

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mike Pence was the Vice President of the United States at the time of the Capitol riot.

What was the name of the House Speaker at the time of the Capitol riot?

  1. Nancy Pelosi

  2. Kevin McCarthy

  3. Mitch McConnell

  4. Chuck Schumer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nancy Pelosi was the Speaker of the House at the time of the Capitol riot.

What was the name of the Senate Majority Leader at the time of the Capitol riot?

  1. Mitch McConnell

  2. Chuck Schumer

  3. Nancy Pelosi

  4. Kevin McCarthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitch McConnell was the Senate Majority Leader at the time of the Capitol riot.

What was the name of the committee formed to investigate the Capitol riot?

  1. January 6th Committee

  2. House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack

  3. Senate Select Committee on the January 6th Attack

  4. Joint Select Committee on the January 6th Attack


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack was formed to investigate the events leading up to and during the Capitol riot.

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