George Floyd's Death Sparks Protests Around The World

The transcript discusses global protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, focusing on international reactions and actions against racism. European countries, particularly Italy and France, have seen significant protests, with actions such as defacing statues and banning police chokeholds. In Asia and Oceania, cities like Tokyo and Auckland have also held peaceful protests in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

What event sparked international protests and calls for examining racism globally?

• The death of George Floyd

• The election of a new US president

• A global economic crisis

• A natural disaster in Europe

In which European country did protests focus on colonial history?

• Italy

• Portugal

• Spain

• Germany

What action did the French government take in response to protests?

• Introduced new taxes

• Increased police funding

• Closed borders

• Banned police chokeholds

Where did over 1000 protesters march peacefully holding Black Lives Matter signs?

• Beijing

• Moscow

• Tokyo

• Sydney

In which city did protesters take a knee and observe a minute of silence?

• New York

• Auckland

• London

• Toronto