Muslims In Several Countries Protest Cartoons After Violence In France

Muslims In Several Countries Protest Cartoons After Violence In France

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The video discusses the controversy surrounding France's allowance of cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed, which led to protests by Islamic groups in various countries. Tensions escalated after violent incidents, including the beheading of a French teacher and an attack in Nice. The cartoons, originally published by Charlie Hebdo, are considered blasphemous by Muslims, but French President Macron defends them as free speech.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries held demonstrations against France for allowing cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed?

India, China, and Japan

Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Palestinian territories

United States, Canada, and Mexico

Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event escalated tensions between France and Muslim nations in October?

A diplomatic meeting

A trade agreement

A sports event

The beheading of a French teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of some protesters in Pakistan towards French President Emmanuel Macron?

They ignored him

They praised him

They hung an effigy of him from an overpass

They called for his resignation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original source of the images that triggered the protests?

A social media post

A satirical magazine

A news report

A government document

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Emmanuel Macron justify the depiction of the Prophet Mohammed?

As a religious obligation

As a political strategy

As a cultural tradition

As a protection of free speech