Egipto: Corte confirma pena de muerte para el expresidente Morsi

Egipto: Corte confirma pena de muerte para el expresidente Morsi

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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An Egyptian court confirmed the death sentence for former President Mohamed Morsi, following consultations with the country's religious authority. The ruling will be referred to the highest appeals authority. Morsi and other Muslim Brotherhood members were charged with conspiracy and facilitating a mass prison break. Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected president, was overthrown by the military in 2013 after mass protests.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the religious authority in the confirmation of Morsi's death sentence?

They were responsible for carrying out the sentence.

They opposed the death sentence.

Their opinion was consultative and not binding.

They had the final say in the decision.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were Morsi and other members of the Muslim Brotherhood accused of?

Embezzling state funds

Conspiring and attempting to kill police officers

Spying for foreign governments

Organizing illegal protests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many prisoners were reportedly allowed to escape during the events Morsi was accused of?

10,000

15,000

25,000

20,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Mohamed Morsi overthrown by the military?

August 2014

July 2013

June 2012

September 2015

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for the protests against Morsi's presidency?

His environmental policies

His foreign relations stance

His divisive measures

His economic policies