VOICED : Asesinan a concejala de partido de izquierda PSOL en Rio

VOICED : Asesinan a concejala de partido de izquierda PSOL en Rio

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Marielle Franco, a councilwoman from the PESOL party in Brazil, was assassinated in Rio de Janeiro. Known for her activism in human rights, she was returning from an event on black women's empowerment when she was shot. Franco was a prominent political figure, having been elected to the Câmara Municipal in 2016. She grew up in the violent favelas of Rio and held a degree in Sociology and a master's in Public Administration. Recently, she was appointed to oversee the military's role in Rio's security, a measure enacted by President Michel Temer. Her death sparked outrage, with PESOL and Amnesty International demanding a thorough investigation.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Marielle Franco's role in the PESOL party?

She was a councilwoman.

She was a campaign manager.

She was a party leader.

She was a spokesperson.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Marielle Franco grow up?

In the favelas of da Maré.

In the coastal area of Bahia.

In the city center of Rio de Janeiro.

In the suburbs of São Paulo.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Marielle Franco's educational background?

She graduated in Sociology and completed a master's in Public Administration.

She graduated in Economics and completed a master's in Business Administration.

She studied Political Science.

She studied Law and completed a master's in International Relations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Marielle Franco's recent role before her assassination?

She was organizing a cultural festival.

She was overseeing the military intervention in Rio's security.

She was managing a healthcare initiative.

She was leading a campaign for education reform.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization demanded an investigation into Marielle Franco's assassination?

Amnesty International.

Human Rights Watch.

The World Health Organization.

The United Nations.