VOICED : Grecia: victoria virtual de la izquierda radical

VOICED : Grecia: victoria virtual de la izquierda radical

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9th - 12th Grade

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The radical left party Siriza, led by Alexis Tsipras, won the Greek elections with a significant lead over the ruling party, New Democracy. Siriza is expected to secure between 146 and 158 seats in the Greek parliament, with Tsipras becoming the youngest Greek prime minister in 150 years. The victory was celebrated in Athens, and Siriza aims to end EU-imposed austerity measures. One of their primary goals is to renegotiate Greece's substantial debt, which is 175% of its GDP, similar to Germany's post-WWII debt.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party led by Alexis Tsipras gained a significant lead in the Greek elections?

PASOK

New Democracy

Golden Dawn

Syriza

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable achievement is associated with Alexis Tsipras following the election?

Leading Greece to economic prosperity

Becoming the oldest prime minister in Greek history

Becoming the youngest Greek prime minister in 150 years

Winning a Nobel Peace Prize

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Syriza's primary goals after winning the election?

To join the Eurozone

To end austerity measures imposed by the EU

To reduce taxes for the wealthy

To increase military spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Greece's GDP does its debt amount to, according to the transcript?

200%

100%

150%

175%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To what historical event is Greece's current debt compared?

The Great Depression

The 2008 financial crisis

The fall of the Berlin Wall

Germany's debt after World War II