VOICED : Manifestantes anti Putin declarados culpa

VOICED : Manifestantes anti Putin declarados culpa

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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A Russian court found eight activists guilty of violent acts during a 2012 protest against President Putin's inauguration. Thousands protested the verdict, including Pussy Riot members, demanding freedom for political prisoners. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticized the Russian justice system for political bias. Out of 12 prosecuted, four were acquitted. Sentences will be announced on Monday, with prosecutors seeking five to six years in prison.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the eight protesters found guilty of in the 2012 demonstration?

Violent acts

Vandalism

Theft

Trespassing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was present at the court to support the accused protesters?

Human Rights Watch

Amnesty International

Pussy Riot

Greenpeace

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the public chant outside the court during the trial?

Justice for all

Peace and unity

Freedom for political prisoners

End corruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations accused the Russian justice system of political bias?

World Health Organization

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International

United Nations

European Union

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sentence did the prosecution seek for the accused protesters?

House arrest

Deportation

Five to six years of imprisonment

Community service