Facebook Australia Blocks News Access

Facebook Australia Blocks News Access

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a new bill passed by Australia's House of Representatives requiring Facebook and Google to pay for Australian journalism. The former CEO of Facebook Australia expressed disappointment, highlighting the potential disruption to the information ecosystem. The bill still needs to pass in the Australian Senate.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the social media giant to make an unprecedented move?

A bill passed by Australia's House of Representatives

A directive from the United Nations

A new law in the United States

A decision by the European Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the former CEO of Facebook Australia to the decision?

He was pleased with the decision

He was disappointed in the decision

He was indifferent to the decision

He was unaware of the decision

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the former CEO suggest about the foreign entity's actions?

They are a minor inconvenience

They are improving access to information

They are beneficial to the Australian economy

They are disrupting Australia's information ecosystem

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is accessing information and content important according to the transcript?

It is vital for technological advancement

It is important for international relations

It is necessary for economic growth

It is crucial for every Australian living in a democracy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step for the bill after passing the House of Representatives?

It needs approval from the Australian Prime Minister

It needs to be signed by the Governor-General

It needs to pass in the Australian Senate

It needs to be reviewed by the High Court