U.S. Adversaries Seize On Turmoil From George Floyd Protests

U.S. Adversaries Seize On Turmoil From George Floyd Protests

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The transcript discusses how US adversaries, particularly Russia and China, are exploiting the chaos following George Floyd's death to highlight societal fractures in the US. Russia is accused of meddling, similar to its actions during the 2016 election, while China uses the unrest to criticize US support for Hong Kong protests. The global community, including Iran, reacts to the US protests, drawing parallels to their own experiences with systemic issues. The narrative suggests that these countries aim to portray the US as similar to them in handling protests and societal issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Russia reportedly viewed the protests in the US following George Floyd's death?

As an opportunity to support the US government

As a reason to strengthen ties with the US

As a situation to remain neutral

As a chance to exploit societal divisions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did China take regarding the US protests and their own history of racial issues?

They denied any racial issues in China

They fully supported the US protests

They remained silent on the matter

They criticized the US while having their own racial issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of Chinese media coverage regarding the US protests?

China's interest in racial justice

The effectiveness of US law enforcement

The systemic issues in the US

The peaceful nature of the protests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Iran's Foreign Ministry relate the situation in the US to their own experiences?

By quoting Martin Luther King Jr. and relating it to US pressure on Iran

By remaining neutral

By praising US law enforcement

By comparing it to their own protests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in the reactions of China and Russia to the US protests?

Offering to mediate the situation

Encouraging more protests in the US

Highlighting similarities in handling protests

Support for US government actions