La primera ministra ordeno dejar de reprimir a los manifestantes que se oponen al gobierno.

La primera ministra ordeno dejar de reprimir a los manifestantes que se oponen al gobierno.

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The political crisis in Thailand escalated when the Prime Minister ordered a halt to police action against protesters. The police withdrew, allowing jubilant protesters to enter government grounds. Despite the government's hopes to ease tensions, protest leaders vowed to continue their efforts to oust Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and prevent her brother, Thaksin, from regaining power. Thaksin was ousted in a 2006 military coup, and protesters accuse Yingluck of being his puppet. The protesters rejected negotiation offers, demanding power be handed to an unelected council, which Yingluck refused.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change in strategy did the Prime Minister of Thailand implement during the political crisis?

Resigned from her position

Decided to stop suppressing protesters

Called for immediate elections

Ordered the military to intervene

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate reaction of the protesters after the police withdrew from the Government House?

They left the area peacefully

They called for international intervention

They entered the gardens of the Government House

They started negotiations with the government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the government's hope after allowing protesters into the Government House gardens?

To prepare for a military response

To calm the ongoing conflict

To strengthen their political position

To gain international support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the protest leaders demand instead of negotiating with the government?

Military intervention

Power to be handed to an unelected council

A new constitution

Immediate elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the protest leader mentioned in the transcript, and what was his stance?

Sutepta Utsuban, who wanted to negotiate

Sutepta Utsuban, who vowed to continue the fight

Thaksin Shinawatra, who supported the government

Yingluck Shinawatra, who called for peace