As student protests spread across U.S. college campuses, calling for a permanent ceasere in Gaza, a quiz on revolutionary student protests over the years
QUESTION 1
During the Nazi regime in Germany, some students got together at the University of Munich to form an organisation to actively resist Hitler’s government. Many of them later faced trials for their activism and were imprisoned and executed. Name the organisation.
QUESTION 2
In 1962, a series of student demonstrations were violently suppressed at Rangoon University. The military regime killed more than 100 students and arrested over 6,000. Why were the students protesting in the first place?
QUESTION 3
In 1973, students at the Athens Polytechnic started protests against the
Greek military junta. The protests quickly escalated into a full-scale revolt. What was the rhyming chant that became popular in the movement?
QUESTION 4
As students were protesting against the Indonesian government in 1998, Indonesian soldiers opened fire on the protestors killing four. Outrage led to the then Indonesian President’s resignation. Name the incident and the President.
QUESTION 5
In 2015, protests started in South African universities against the increase in student fees and the lack of government funding for universities. What was the movement called?
QUESTION 6
1. This telescope was launched into operation on this day in 1990. 2. This actor went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Scent of a Woman.
3. Chloé Zhao was recognised for her work for which film?
4. This American professional basketball player died on this day in 2019.
5. This Italian inventor was born in 1874 on this day. Name him and his invention. 6. This is an international observance recognises global e¡orts to control this disease.
Visual: Identify this politician who served as the President of her country.
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