Ucrania: Rebeldes derriban helicoptero del gobierno sobre Slaviansk; 14 muertos

Ucrania: Rebeldes derriban helicoptero del gobierno sobre Slaviansk; 14 muertos

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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In eastern Ukraine, rebels shot down a government helicopter, killing 14 soldiers, including a general. The acting president, Alexander Turchinov, reported that the rebels used an air defense missile. In Donetsk, armed insurgents surrounded a government building, indicating internal disagreements. Meanwhile, government forces detained two Chilean journalists. A rebel leader stated that four OSCE observers were held but would be released soon. Russia urged international intervention against Ukraine's military actions. President-elect Petro Poroshenko promised to negotiate with insurgents while continuing military efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of weapon did the rebels use to bring down the Ukrainian military helicopter?

A tank

A drone

An air defense missile

A sniper rifle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the armed insurgents surrounding a government building in Donetsk?

To protect it from government forces

To indicate disagreements among insurgent groups

To use it as a base for operations

To negotiate with the government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were detained by government troops while Kiev was trying to suppress the rebellion?

Two Ukrainian journalists

Two Russian journalists

Two Chilean journalists

Two American journalists

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the rebel leader promise regarding the detained OSCE observers?

They would be held indefinitely

They would be exchanged for prisoners

They would be released immediately

They would be put on trial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President-elect Petro Poroshenko's stance on dealing with the insurgents?

He promised to negotiate but also continue military actions

He decided to withdraw all troops from the region

He vowed to continue military actions and refused to negotiate

He promised to negotiate and cease all military actions