VOICED : Presidente iraqui nombra a nuevo primer ministro

VOICED : Presidente iraqui nombra a nuevo primer ministro

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Iraq's President Barham Saleh appointed Mohamed Al-Aoui as the new Prime Minister after months of political deadlock following Adel Abdel-Mahdi's resignation. The appointment comes amid ongoing protests against government corruption and incompetence, which have resulted in over 480 deaths. The political impasse raised concerns about escalating tensions between Iraq's key allies, Iran and the USA. Saleh issued an ultimatum to the parliament to appoint a Prime Minister, which led to his decision to appoint Al-Aoui.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Iraq?

Nouri al-Maliki

Barham Saleh

Mohamed Al-Aoui

Adel Abdel-Mahdi

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Adel Abdel-Mahdi's resignation?

International pressure

Protests against political incompetence and corruption

Economic crisis

Health issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concern if a successor for Abdel-Mahdi was not agreed upon?

Economic collapse

Loss of international aid

Military intervention

Increased protests and tensions between allies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Iraqi president threaten if the parliament failed to appoint a new prime minister?

Call for new elections

Dissolve the parliament

Seek international mediation

Appoint a prime minister himself

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many casualties resulted from the protests in Baghdad and southern Iraq?

Over 100

Over 200

Over 600

Over 480