Police send crime victims to extremist 'protectors' in Greece
Oct. 08, 2012
Q: Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party is increasingly assuming the role of "protectors" on the streets of the bankrupt country, with mounting evidence that Athenians are being directed by police to seek help from the extremist group. Where is Greece on this map?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Extremist political parties have gained ground in Europe as the economy has sagged. Golden Dawn's party symbol bears an uncanny resemblance to the swastika used by extremists who took power in which country during the Great Depression?
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. Japan
D. Russia
Q: One Athens resident said police told her "If it's an issue with immigrants go to Golden Dawn." Extremely nationalistic, Golden Dawn has been accused of violent attacks on immigrants. Who did the Nazis attack?
A. Slavs
B. Romanies
C. Jews
D. All of the above
Q: Golden Dawn has won 21 seats in the parliament of Greece, which is known as the birthplace of . . .
A. Europe
B. Humanity
C. Charity
D. Democracy
Q: Severe government cutbacks and tax increases have hit Greeks and their economy hard. The government imposed its "austerity" budget to get a bailout from other members of the . . .
A. United Nations
B. Eurozone
C. World Bank
D. European Union
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