VOICED : Turquia: Juzgan a casi 500 acusados por golpe de Estado fallido

VOICED : Turquia: Juzgan a casi 500 acusados por golpe de Estado fallido

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Nearly 500 individuals are on trial in Turkey for their alleged involvement in the failed 2016 coup. The trial is held in a specially prepared courtroom near Ankara. Public protests occurred outside the court, with some demanding the death penalty. The government blames Fethullah Gulen, who is being tried in absentia. Charges include homicide and constitutional violations. Around 50,000 people linked to Gulen have been detained.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are being tried for their involvement in the failed coup in Turkey?

1000

700

500

300

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the trial of the accused coup participants taking place?

Istanbul

Bursa

Izmir

Ankara

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did some protesters demand for the accused individuals?

Exile

Death penalty

Community service

Life imprisonment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the Turkish government blame for orchestrating the coup attempt?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Fethullah Gulen

Kemal Kilicdaroglu

Ahmet Davutoglu

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the charges faced by the accused in the coup trial?

Bribery

Fraud

Murder and constitutional violation

Tax evasion