Miles protestan en Ucrania contra decision del gobierno de abandonar el acuerdo con la Union Europea.

Miles protestan en Ucrania contra decision del gobierno de abandonar el acuerdo con la Union Europea.

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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In Kiev, protests erupted both in favor and against President Yanukovych's decision to not sign a trade agreement with the EU, opting instead to strengthen ties with Russia. Antigovernment protesters mocked Yanukovych by bringing cabbages to the presidential palace, while supporters argued that Ukraine was not ready for the EU agreement. Yanukovych's decision was influenced by economic pressures from Russia, which threatened trade sanctions. The situation highlights the geopolitical tensions between Ukraine's European aspirations and its historical ties with Russia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protests in Kiev?

A new education reform

A new tax policy

A decision to not sign a trade agreement with the EU

A change in the national anthem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbolic gesture did the anti-government protesters make?

They brought cabbages to the presidential palace

They planted trees

They lit candles

They released doves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some people support Yanukovych's decision?

They preferred a new education system

They supported a change in the national anthem

They wanted to increase taxes

They believed Ukraine was not ready for the EU agreement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the supporters of Yanukovych's decision take?

They distributed leaflets

They organized a concert

They held a silent march

They broke portraits of Yanukovych

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in Yanukovych's decision to change policy regarding the EU agreement?

Pressure from the United States

Economic pressures from Russia

A change in the Ukrainian constitution

A natural disaster