VOICED: Suu Kyi elegida diputada en Birmania

VOICED: Suu Kyi elegida diputada en Birmania

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma's opposition, was elected as a member of parliament in a historic by-election. Her party, the National League for Democracy (LND), announced the victory before the final results, leading to celebrations in Rangoon. The LND secured at least 11 seats, including Suu Kyi's. Despite being seen as an adversary by the military junta for a decade, Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, appeared strong during the campaign, encouraged by her supporters who were confident of her win.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did Aung San Suu Kyi's supporters celebrate?

Her retirement from politics

Her Nobel Peace Prize win

Her election as a member of parliament

Her appointment as a minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many seats did the National League for Democracy secure in the election?

15 seats

20 seats

11 seats

5 seats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Aung San Suu Kyi considered by the military juntas?

The number one enemy

A neutral figure

A political advisor

A close ally

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health-related issue affected Aung San Suu Kyi during the campaign?

She had a broken leg

She had reduced public appearances

She was hospitalized

She lost her voice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general sentiment of Aung San Suu Kyi's supporters during the campaign?

They were unaware of the election

They were confident of her victory

They were indifferent

They were doubtful of her victory