VOICED : Los manifestantes reactivan sus protestas en Irak y exigen respuestas

VOICED : Los manifestantes reactivan sus protestas en Irak y exigen respuestas

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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Protests in Iraq have reignited, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in Baghdad and other cities. Protesters demand early elections, electoral reform, and an end to corruption. Despite achieving the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, political parties have yet to agree on a successor. The protests have been overshadowed by tensions between Iran and the USA. Since October, 460 people have died, and 25,000 have been injured. For more details, visit www.alimmenta.com.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the protesters in Nasiriyah take to block a bridge?

They formed a human chain.

They burned tires.

They flooded the area.

They used barricades.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the key demands of the Iraqi protest movement?

More military presence

Expansion of oil exports

Early elections and electoral reform

Increased foreign aid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries' tensions overshadowed the Iraqi protests?

Syria and Lebanon

Russia and China

Iran and the United States

Saudi Arabia and Turkey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who resigned as a result of the protests in December?

The President of Iraq

The Prime Minister, Adel Abdel Mahdi

The Speaker of the Parliament

The Minister of Defense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people have been injured since the protests began in October?

30,000

25,000

10,000

15,000