Understanding the Crisis in Venezuela

What is the primary reason for Venezuela's economic crisis?

• Plummeting oil prices

• Tourism decline

• Technological setbacks

• Agricultural failure

Who was the president of Venezuela mentioned as consolidating power and pushing the country towards authoritarian rule?

• Leopoldo Lopez

• Nicolas Maduro

• Hugo Chavez

• Juan Guaido

What significant action did Maduro take against the National Assembly in March 2016?

• He introduced new economic policies

• He expanded its powers

• He dissolved it entirely

• He stripped it of its powers

What was the public's reaction to the stripping of powers from the National Assembly?

• Massive celebrations

• Indifference

• Massive protests

• Support for Maduro

What did the National Constituent Assembly have the power to do?

• Change national holidays

• Reduce inflation

• Rewrite the constitution

• Improve foreign relations

How did the military reportedly profit from the currency crisis?

• By controlling food supply

• By reducing military expenses

• By controlling oil exports

• By investing in foreign stocks

What was the outcome of the 2015 elections for the National Assembly?

• The elections were postponed

• No significant change occurred

• The opposition won a two-thirds majority

• Maduro's party won a majority

What was the estimated voter turnout claimed by Maduro's government in the controversial election?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 8 million

Which countries condemned the controversial election held by Maduro?

• China, Russia, India, South Africa

• Brazil, Germany, Japan, Italy

• Peru, Canada, Spain, Mexico, Argentina

• Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France

What was Hugo Chavez known for in the 90s?

• His educational reforms

• His foreign policy

• His anti-corruption stance

• His economic reforms