VOICED : Presidente electo Weah promete mejorar la vida de los liberianos

VOICED : Presidente electo Weah promete mejorar la vida de los liberianos

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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George Weah, the newly elected president of Liberia and former football star, has pledged to improve the lives of Liberians, focusing on policies that benefit the poor. Weah, who won 61.5% of the votes, is set to take over from Ellen Johnson, marking the first peaceful transition of power between two elected leaders in Liberia since 1944. This comes nearly three decades after a civil war that claimed 250,000 lives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is George Weah's primary mission as the newly elected president of Liberia?

To improve the lives of all Liberians

To build more football stadiums

To increase Liberia's GDP

To strengthen military forces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about George Weah's electoral victory?

He won 45% of the votes

He was the first African to win the Ballon d'Or

He was the outgoing vice president

He lost to Joseph Boakah

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes did George Weah secure in the election?

61.5%

40%

75%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is Liberia experiencing with George Weah's presidency?

A peaceful transition of power

An economic crisis

A new civil war

A military coup

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the president of Liberia before George Weah?

Joseph Boakah

Ellen Johnson

Nelson Mandela

Kwame Nkrumah