Public distrusts call for austerity in Greece
June 27, 2011
Q: Despite angry protests in the streets, Greek politicians were expected to enact new spending cuts and tax hikes in return for a $171 billion debt bailout deal. Where is Greece?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Demonstrators projected the word "Thieves" across the facade of the Parliament building in Athens. The ancient city is known as the birthplace of . . .
A. Athena
B. Bowling
C. Civilization
D. Democracy
Q: One demonstrator called the Athens protest "our Thermopylae," referring to an ancient battle between Greeks and Persians. What is Persia called today?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Syria
D. Turkey
Q: In addition to voting on austerity measures, Parliament was expected to consider a corruption investigation into a military deal with Greece's World War II foe . . .
A. Russia
B. Britain
C. Germany
D. France
Q: Germany is a leader in the deal to bail out Greece, its fellow member in . . .
A. Eurozone
B. European Union
C. NATO
D. All of the above
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