Mugabe wins two thirds parliament majority

Mugabe wins two thirds parliament majority

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The video discusses the violence and intimidation faced by MDC supporters, with allegations of electoral rigging and governance issues. Polling agents report irregularities such as vote stuffing and harassment. Observers note that while the voting was peaceful, the fairness of the election is questionable. Mugabe's party claims victory and warns the British government to lift sanctions for normalized relations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation made by MDC supporters regarding the election?

They were given extra votes.

They were prevented from voting.

They were allowed to vote multiple times.

They were given incentives to vote.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence did a polling agent present to show election irregularities?

A video of vote counting.

A list of registered voters.

Two election slips with the same name but different signatures.

A recording of a conversation with election officials.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did observers from friendly countries say about the election?

It was completely fair.

It was the best election ever held.

It was peaceful but fairness was uncertain.

It was chaotic and unfair.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mugabe's party claim after the election?

They lost the election.

They won by a narrow margin.

They decided to contest the results.

They achieved a historic landslide victory.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did Mugabe's party set for normalizing relations with the British government?

Recognition of Mugabe as the legitimate leader.

Financial aid to Zimbabwe.

Apology for past colonial actions.

Lifting of sanctions.