CLEAN : S. African students vow to continue protests until demands met

CLEAN : S. African students vow to continue protests until demands met

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Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the urgent need for free education in South Africa, emphasizing that education should not be a privilege but a right for all. It highlights the challenges faced by students who cannot access financial aid and the frustration with the government's lack of response. The speaker suggests that violence is the only way to make the system listen, citing corruption and misuse of funds as major issues. The call is to redirect funds wasted on corruption towards funding free education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument presented by the speaker regarding education in South Africa?

Education should be limited to certain regions.

Only wealthy individuals should access education.

Education should be a right for everyone.

Education should be a privilege.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do students face according to the speaker?

Inability to qualify for financial aid or loans.

Excessive government support.

Lack of interest in education.

Too many educational opportunities.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest as a response to the system not listening?

Peaceful protests.

Ignoring the issue.

Using violence as a response.

Seeking international help.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money does the speaker claim has been wasted on corruption since 1994?

500 billion

900 billion

700 billion

1 trillion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution does the speaker propose for funding free education?

Borrowing from international banks.

Cutting educational programs.

Redirecting funds from corruption.

Increasing taxes.