VOICED : Diplomaticos rusos y estadounidenses cierran sus maletas

VOICED : Diplomaticos rusos y estadounidenses cierran sus maletas

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Amid a crisis over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK, Russian and US diplomats are returning home. Around 171 people are expected to leave the US, with moving trucks seen at the US consulate in St. Petersburg. Over 20 countries have expelled Russian diplomats in solidarity with the UK. Moscow has demanded the UK reduce its diplomats in Russia and has closed the British consulate in St. Petersburg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the diplomatic crisis between Moscow and the West?

A cyber attack

The poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK

A military conflict

A trade dispute

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many countries announced the expulsion of Russian diplomats in solidarity with the UK?

More than thirty

More than twenty

More than ten

More than forty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were mentioned as having their diplomats expelled by Russia?

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey

China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Brazil

France, Germany, Canada, Poland, Australia, and Ukraine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Moscow demand from London regarding its diplomatic staff?

To increase the number of diplomats

To reduce the number of diplomats to match Russia's in the UK

To close its embassy

To relocate its embassy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions did Moscow take against British diplomatic presence in Russia?

Signed a new trade agreement

Opened new consulates

Increased diplomatic staff

Closed the British consulate and ceased British Council activities