VOICED : Ucranianos reclaman acuerdo con UE

VOICED : Ucranianos reclaman acuerdo con UE

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Tens of thousands of Ukrainians protested in Kiev demanding an EU association agreement. The protests intensified when some tried to enter the government building, leading to police using tear gas. Protesters accused President Yanukovych of succumbing to Russian pressure to avoid joining the EU. The Ukrainian government suspended EU negotiations citing economic reasons, with the agreement initially set to be signed at an EU summit in Lithuania.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main demand of the protesters in Kiev?

To join NATO

To hold new elections

To sign an association agreement with the EU

To increase trade with China

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police respond to the protesters trying to enter the government headquarters?

They allowed them to enter

They used water cannons

They arrested the leaders

They used tear gas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accusation did the protesters make against President Viktor Yanukovych?

He increased taxes

He ceded to Russian pressure

He banned public gatherings

He signed the EU agreement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many pro-European demonstrators gathered in Independence Square?

10,000

20,000

40,000

30,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Ukrainian government suspend the EU association agreement negotiations?

Due to economic reasons

Due to political reasons

Due to security threats

Due to environmental concerns