Parliament Building Damaged After Coup Attempt

Parliament Building Damaged After Coup Attempt

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The video covers the attack on Turkey's Grand Parliamentary Hall during a military coup. It includes an eyewitness account from MP Ecker, who describes the destruction and chaos inside the Parliament. The video also discusses the MPs' response to the coup and the political implications, including concerns about President Erdogan's potential power consolidation. Despite the destruction, MPs remained to defend democracy, and many people were detained following the coup.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the symbolic significance of the Turkish Grand Parliamentary Hall?

It represented the economic power of Turkey.

It symbolized the unity of the Turkish nation.

It was a historical monument.

It was the residence of the Prime Minister.

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What action did Mr. Ecker and other MPs take during the coup?

They fled the country.

They stayed in their homes.

They rushed to the Parliament.

They organized a protest.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Prime Minister's office during the coup?

It was turned into a shelter.

It was relocated.

It was largely destroyed.

It was completely unharmed.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Mr. Ecker blame for the coup attempt?

The opposition party.

Foreign governments.

The military generals.

Cleric Fethullah Gulen.

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What concern is dismissed by Mr. Ecker regarding President Erdogan?

That he will resign.

That he will negotiate with the coup leaders.

That he will use the coup to tighten his power.

That he will leave the country.