Aung San Suu Kyi — Questions and answers

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Where did Aung San Suu Kyi give a very important speech in August 1988?

Choices

  1. At her home
  2. At the Shwedagon Pagoda ✓
  3. In a big stadium
  4. At a school

Answer: At the Shwedagon Pagoda

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Why did Aung San Suu Kyi first come back to Burma in April 1988?

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  1. To start a political party
  2. To give a big speech
  3. To take care of her sick mother ✓
  4. To visit her friends

Answer: To take care of her sick mother

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What organization did Aung San Suu Kyi help start in September 1988?

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  1. The Student Protest Group
  2. The Military Command
  3. The National League for Democracy ✓
  4. The Burmese Freedom Fighters

Answer: The National League for Democracy

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What did Aung San Suu Kyi do when she faced armed soldiers during rallies?

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  1. She ran away from them.
  2. She used weapons to fight them.
  3. She showed a calm demeanor and non-violent confrontation. ✓
  4. She hid behind her supporters.

Answer: She showed a calm demeanor and non-violent confrontation.

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What happened to Aung San Suu Kyi in July 1989 because the military couldn't scare her?

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  1. She became the leader of the military.
  2. She was sent to another country.
  3. She was placed under house arrest at her home. ✓
  4. She gave another big speech.

Answer: She was placed under house arrest at her home.

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What special award did Aung San Suu Kyi receive in 1991 while she was still under house arrest?

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  1. The Golden Star Award
  2. The Nobel Peace Prize ✓
  3. The Best Leader Award
  4. The Freedom Medal

Answer: The Nobel Peace Prize

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What did Aung San Suu Kyi try to do when she was briefly released from house arrest?

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  1. She went on a long vacation.
  2. She held big parties.
  3. She engaged in dialogues with the military junta. ✓
  4. She wrote a book.

Answer: She engaged in dialogues with the military junta.

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How did Aung San Suu Kyi spend her days during her long years under house arrest?

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  1. Playing video games and watching TV.
  2. Reading, meditating, and tending her garden. ✓
  3. Traveling around the country.
  4. Meeting with many different people every day.

Answer: Reading, meditating, and tending her garden.

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What happened to Aung San Suu Kyi on November 13, 2010?

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  1. She went back to prison.
  2. She was finally released from house arrest. ✓
  3. She became president.
  4. She moved to another country.

Answer: She was finally released from house arrest.

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What important role did Aung San Suu Kyi hold in Myanmar from 2016 to 2021?

Choices

  1. President
  2. State Counsellor ✓
  3. Head of the Military
  4. Ambassador to other countries

Answer: State Counsellor

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