VOICED : Elecciones en Rio de Janeiro

VOICED : Elecciones en Rio de Janeiro

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Eduardo Páez is campaigning in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on education and city development amid the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games. The city faces challenges in transport, housing, and security, with efforts to reclaim favelas from narcotraffickers. Critics argue that social policies are superficial, and healthcare privatization has worsened conditions. Despite these issues, Páez has strong political backing and is favored to win the election, potentially becoming the 'Olympic Mayor'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Eduardo Páez's campaign in the municipal elections?

Tax reduction

Healthcare reform

City development and education

Environmental policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event is expected to transform Rio de Janeiro?

World Cup 2022

Carnival 2023

Olympic Games 2016

Expo 2025

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of favelas have been reclaimed from drug traffickers?

10%

20%

40%

30%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism is directed at the security efforts in the favelas?

They are too aggressive

They are purely cosmetic

They are too expensive

They are ineffective

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for residents of Rio de Janeiro, aside from the Olympics?

Cultural events

Basic services like health and education

Public transportation

Tourism