WEB-RUSSIA-VOTE-POLITICS-DEMO-KASPAROV

WEB-RUSSIA-VOTE-POLITICS-DEMO-KASPAROV

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Garry Kasparov, a prominent opposition leader, was arrested during a protest against President Vladimir Putin. The protest aimed to peacefully march to the Election Commission to denounce the upcoming parliamentary vote. Despite being authorized to gather in a specific area, the protest was heavily monitored by security forces. Participants expressed a desire for a more democratic Russia where human rights are respected. The protest was disrupted by strange sounds, and the opposition plans to hold another rally after the elections to contest the results.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Garry Kasparov attempting to do when he was arrested?

File a petition against the parliamentary vote

Attend a political rally

Organize a public debate

Meet with President Putin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the opposition movement led by Kasparov restricted to a specific square?

They posed a threat to public safety

The march was not approved by city officials

They had a permit for a different location

They were planning a violent protest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people joined the rally organized by the opposition movement?

500

3000

1000

2000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the likely purpose of the strange sounds during the demonstration?

To signal the end of the rally

To entertain the crowd

To alert the police

To drown out the speeches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is part of the opposition planning after the elections?

To negotiate with the government

To call another rally

To disband the movement

To accept the results