CLEAN: Iran executions surge lifts world toll: Amn

CLEAN: Iran executions surge lifts world toll: Amn

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Social Studies, History, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the global decline in executions, highlighting that only 20 countries executed people last year, with China and Iran being the most prominent. Despite the challenges, there is hope as some countries, like China, have reduced the number of crimes punishable by death. Amnesty International continues to campaign for change, emphasizing the importance of international pressure to reduce executions further.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main trend in global executions over recent years?

The number of executions has been decreasing.

The number of executions has been increasing.

The number of executions has remained constant.

The number of executions is unknown.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries are highlighted as major executioners?

China and India

Iran and Saudi Arabia

China and Iran

United States and Russia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is mentioned as part of the group that continues to execute people?

United Kingdom

United States

Canada

Australia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reform has China implemented regarding the death penalty?

Introduced public executions

Increased the number of crimes punishable by death

Removed 13 white-collar crimes from the death penalty list

Abolished the death penalty entirely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Amnesty International's role in the context of executions?

They campaign to pressure governments to change their stance on executions.

They only focus on executions in Europe.

They are indifferent to the issue.

They support the use of the death penalty.