VOICED : Oposicion siria no dialogara

VOICED : Oposicion siria no dialogara

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Ghassan Itto, a former telecom executive in the US, has been appointed as the new minister of the Syrian opposition. He was elected in Istanbul to manage rebel-held territories and establish a government. Itto has taken a firm stance against negotiating with Assad's regime and aims to unify various guerrilla groups. The opposition hopes for increased arms support from countries like France and the UK. Despite his optimism about ending the two-year war, Itto's leadership is not unanimously supported within the opposition, with some coalition members refusing to vote for him.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ghassan Itto's profession before joining the Syrian opposition?

A military officer

A telecommunications executive

A political analyst

A journalist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Ghassan Itto elected to manage rebel territories?

Cairo

Beirut

Damascus

Istanbul

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as supporters of arming the Syrian rebels?

China and India

Germany and Italy

France and Great Britain

United States and Russia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ghassan Itto's outlook on the Syrian war?

Optimistic

Pessimistic

Indifferent

Neutral

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue does Ghassan Itto face within the coalition?

Internal dissent

External threats

Unanimous support

Lack of resources