Greek Police Fire Tear Gas At Migrants Along Turkish Border

Greek Police Fire Tear Gas At Migrants Along Turkish Border

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The transcript discusses the situation at the Turkey-Greece border, where tensions have risen due to an influx of migrants. Turkey has stopped blocking a migrant route into Europe, leading to increased movement of people fleeing the Syrian regime. In response, Greece and Bulgaria have closed their borders. Thousands of migrants are now in makeshift camps on the Turkish side. Turkey is deploying police to the area, while Greece has pushed back thousands of migrants and plans to deport those who entered illegally after March 1st.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Turkish police take in response to the situation at the border?

They used tear gas.

They provided food and shelter.

They opened the border for migrants.

They built a wall.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the increased number of people fleeing north?

A new agreement between Turkey and Greece.

Turkey's decision to block migrant routes.

The end of the Syrian conflict.

Turkey's decision to no longer block migrant routes.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries closed their borders in response to the migrant influx?

Hungary and Austria

Italy and Spain

France and Germany

Greece and Bulgaria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure did Turkey take to counter the pushback from Greek border guards?

Sent 1000 police officers to the border

Closed its own border

Opened a new migrant camp

Negotiated with Greece

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Greece's plan for migrants who entered the country illegally after March 1st?

Provide them with asylum

Allow them to stay temporarily

Deport them

Send them to Turkey