Myanmar Pro-Democracy Movement Overview

On Sunday, hundreds of protesters in Myanmar marked the 33rd anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, which brought Aung San Suu Kyi to prominence. Demonstrations against the ruling military junta occurred in major cities like Yangon, Mandalay, and Sagang. The 1988 uprising was a significant pro-democracy movement violently suppressed by the military, resulting in thousands of deaths and imprisonments. Myanmar has been in political turmoil since a military coup on February 1st ousted the elected government, ending a decade-long democratic experiment. The ongoing military crackdowns have led to nearly 1,000 deaths and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The UN has urgently requested funds to prevent millions from facing hunger by October.

What event were the protesters in Myanmar commemorating on Sunday?

• The birth of Aung San Suu Kyi

• The end of World War II

• The 33rd anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising

• The independence of Myanmar

In which cities did the anti-military demonstrations take place?

• Sagang, Naypyidaw, and Mawlamyine

• Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon

• Naypyidaw, Bago, and Mawlamyine

• Yangon, Mandalay, and Sagang

What was the outcome of the 1988 pro-democracy movement?

• The military peacefully handed over power

• The movement was violently suppressed, resulting in thousands of deaths and imprisonments

• Aung San Suu Kyi became the president

• The movement led to immediate democratic reforms

Who was brought to prominence by the 1988 pro-democracy uprising?

• Aung San Suu Kyi

• Ne Win

• Than Shwe

• General Min Aung Hlaing

When did the military coup that ousted the elected government take place?

• January 1st

• April 1st

• February 1st

• March 1st

What was the duration of Myanmar's experiment with democracy before the coup?

• Five years

• A decade

• Two decades

• Three years

How many people have been killed in military crackdowns since the coup?

• Nearly 3,000

• Nearly 500

• Nearly 2,000

• Nearly 1,000

What has the United Nations urgently requested to address the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar?

• Peacekeeping forces

• Medical supplies

• Funds to feed people

• Military intervention

How many people could be at risk of hunger by October if funds are not available?

• Up to 6.2 million

• Up to 2.2 million

• Up to 8.2 million

• Up to 4.2 million