Refugee Chapters 1-9

Front

What country is Mahmoud's family trying to escape to?

Back

Greece

Front

What country is Josef's family trying to escape to?

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Cuba

Front

What country is Isabel's family trying to escape to?

Back

United States

Front

Who is the dictator of Cuba at this time?

Back

Fidel Castro

Front

What country is Josef from?

Back

Germany

Front

Define 'refugee'.

Back

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'asylum'?

Back

Asylum is protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or fear of persecution in their home country.

Front

What are common reasons people become refugees?

Back

War, persecution, human rights violations, and natural disasters.

Front

What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?

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To protect and support refugees and assist in their resettlement.

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What does the term 'displacement' mean in the context of refugees?

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Displacement refers to the forced movement of people from their home or country.