VOICED : Turquia tension por megajuicio

VOICED : Turquia tension por megajuicio

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Health Sciences, Biology

10th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses a major trial in Turkey where 275 individuals, including generals and journalists, were accused of attempting a coup against Prime Minister Erdogan. The trial resulted in 16 life sentences, sparking protests from around 10,000 people, which were dispersed by police. The trial, initiated in 2007, faced criticism from the secular opposition as a witch hunt to silence dissent against Erdogan's ruling party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against the 275 people tried in the Turkish court?

Engaging in corruption

Supporting a foreign invasion

Organizing a protest against the government

Promoting a coup against the Prime Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police respond to the protestors gathered in front of the court?

They allowed them to protest peacefully

They ignored them

They joined the protest

They dispersed them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the most prominent figures among the accused?

General Ilker Basbu

A mafia boss

A political activist

A famous journalist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was General Ilker Basbu accused of?

Attempting to overthrow the constitutional order

Corruption

Fraud

Espionage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the secular opposition view the trial?

As a fair judicial process

As a witch hunt to silence criticism

As a necessary action for national security

As an opportunity for political reform