VOICED : Snowden ya no pide asilo a Rusia

VOICED : Snowden ya no pide asilo a Rusia

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Edward Snowden, stranded in Moscow's airport, withdrew his asylum request to Russia after President Putin's condition to cease activities against the U.S. was rejected. Snowden seeks asylum from other countries to avoid U.S. extradition for espionage charges. While some countries like Spain and Poland denied his request, others remain undecided. Ecuador's President Correa suggested Russia's asylum could resolve the issue.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Edward Snowden is seeking asylum in various countries?

To avoid extradition to the United States

To find a new job

To travel the world

To gain international fame

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries did NOT deny Snowden's asylum request?

India

Poland

Ecuador

Spain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was India's stance on the U.S. electronic surveillance program revealed by Snowden?

India condemned it

India supported it

India was unaware of it

India was neutral

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did President Putin set for Snowden to stay in Russia?

He must become a Russian citizen

He must stop activities against the U.S.

He must work for the Russian government

He must pay a fine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's president suggested that Russia's asylum offer could resolve Snowden's case?

France

Brazil

China

Ecuador