Newsela: Qatar World Cup Controversy

What competition is happening in Qatar this month? (December 2022)

• the Olympics

• the World Cup

• U.S. Open (tennis)

Where is the country, Qatar, located?

• in Africa

• in Europe

• in the Middle East

What is the dominant religion in Qatar?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam (Muslim peope)

Where were many of the workers from who built/constructed things to prepare for the World Cup in Qatar?

• Southeast Asia

• Australia

• Europe

What best describes how the immigrant workers were treated when working in Qatar and the World Cup?

• very well

• very poorly/badly

• satisfactory/okay

What was a major cause of poor/bad working conditions for these workers?

• worked in very hot conditions for long hours; were not paid as promised

• worked in good conditions with lots of breaks and water

• did not have month long vacations

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What happened to some immigrant workers as a result of the bad working conditions?

• They slept and lived in nice hotels with good food.

• Some died and their families were not compensated (paid).

• They were given extra money for extra hours worked.

What was the response/answer from the Qatari government and companies about the immigrant workers?

• They accepted total responsibility and paid all the workers and their families.

• They hid the bad working conditions and denied any responsibility.

• They asked the families of the immigrant workers for forgiveness.

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What is the major benefit to the country of Qatar to host/have the World Cup soccer competition?

• The country will make a lot of money from the World Cup.

• The country will be famous.

• They will win the World Cup soccer competition.

What is a way some soccer players and teams are showing their support for the immigrant workers in Qatar?

• They are protesting Qatar and the working conditions.

• They are paying money to the government of Qatar.

• They are refusing to play in the game.