Separatist Movements and Independence Referendums

Separatist Movements and Independence Referendums

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses the rise of separatist movements globally, starting with the annexation of Crimea by Russia, which intensified discussions on independence. It covers various European movements, including those in Venice, Quebec, Scotland, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. The video also highlights the impact of the 2008 economic crisis on separatism, with examples from Asia, such as Tibet and the Uyghurs, and Brazil's southern region. It concludes with the successful independence of South Sudan and the proliferation of nation-states post-Cold War.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event has increased discussions about separatism and independence movements worldwide?

The Brexit vote

The Paris Climate Agreement

The annexation of Crimea by Russia

The election of Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if the 'yes' vote wins in the Venice referendum?

Venice will remain part of Italy

Leaders will request a referendum from the Italian government

Venice will join another country

Venice will become an independent country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party leads the separatist movement in Quebec?

Partido Liberal

Partido Conservador

Partido Popular

Partido Quebequense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the Scottish independence referendum scheduled?

November 9

October 31

July 4

September 18

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Spanish government declared about the Catalonia referendum?

It is postponed

It is illegal

It is supported

It is legal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have died in the Basque Country's struggle for independence?

1200

800

500

1500

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions in Spain have seen intensified separatist movements due to the 2008 economic crisis?

Madrid and Valencia

Aragon and Murcia

Basque Country and Catalonia

Andalusia and Galicia

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