VOICED : El rey emérito Juan Carlos I se va de España tras el peso del escándalo

VOICED : El rey emérito Juan Carlos I se va de España tras el peso del escándalo

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Juan Carlos I of Spain announced his move abroad due to corruption scandals. Investigations by Swiss and Spanish authorities focus on $100 million he allegedly received from Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Supreme Court is examining his role in a 2018 case linked to a high-speed rail contract. Media reports highlight efforts to conceal funds, with testimony from Corina Larsen suggesting a transfer of €65 million as a gift. These revelations have damaged Juan Carlos's reputation, compounded by previous scandals. He abdicated in 2014 and retired from public life in 2019, amid growing scrutiny of his wealth and connections with Gulf monarchies.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Juan Carlos I decide to leave Spain?

To retire peacefully

Because of corruption allegations

To avoid media attention

Due to health issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the investigation by the Spanish Supreme Court?

Juan Carlos's abdication process

A commission for a rail contract in Saudi Arabia

His relationship with Corina Larsen

His retirement from public life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Dante Canónica in the financial scandal?

He created a structure to hide funds

He was a judge in the investigation

He was a journalist reporting the news

He was a whistleblower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Corina Larsen describe the transfer of 65 million euros from Juan Carlos?

As a payment for services

As a gift out of gratitude and love

As a loan

As a business investment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did the revelations have on Juan Carlos's public image?

It made him more popular

It had no effect

It improved his reputation

It severely damaged his reputation