VOICED : Dimite ministro griego de Finanzas

VOICED : Dimite ministro griego de Finanzas

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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In the midst of speculation about Greece's future in the euro, a surprising announcement was made: the Greek Minister of Economy, Yanis Varoufakis, resigned. This occurred shortly after the Greek public overwhelmingly voted 'no' in a referendum on austerity measures proposed by creditors. Varoufakis' resignation is seen as a strategic move by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to ease negotiations. The country faces a financial crisis, with the possibility of reverting to the drachma if no support is received from European institutions. The situation is dire, with banks nearly out of liquidity, making life increasingly difficult for Greek businesses and citizens.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the resignation of Greece's Minister of Economy, Yanis Varoufakis?

A change in government leadership

A referendum rejecting austerity measures

A successful negotiation with creditors

An economic boom in Greece

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Varoufakis's resignation perceived in terms of Greece's negotiations with creditors?

As a strategic move to facilitate talks

As an indication of economic recovery

As a hindrance to negotiations

As a sign of political instability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the potential outcomes for Greece if it did not receive support from European institutions?

Increasing exports to China

Returning to the drachma

Adopting the US dollar as currency

Joining the Asian Development Bank

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Greek businesses and citizens face due to the financial crisis?

Increased foreign investment

Lack of liquidity in banks

Decrease in tourism

Surplus of government funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of European leaders to the Greek referendum results?

They celebrated the decision

They analyzed the consequences

They immediately provided financial aid

They ignored the outcome