Unit 8, Lesson 1 Refugee Crisis

Which term is used to describe a person who is forced to leave their country due to war or persecution?

• Migrant

• Refugee

• Asylum seeker

• Emigrant

What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?

• Refugees are always illegal immigrants, while migrants are legal.

• Migrants choose to move, while refugees are forced to flee.

• Migrants are always seeking asylum, while refugees are not.

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers?

• Difficulty finding affordable housing

• Access to quality education

• Language barriers

• Lack of healthcare options

What does it mean to seek asylum?

• To seek employment in another country

• To seek protection and legal status in another country due to fear of persecution

• To seek education in another country

• To seek tourism opportunities in another country

Ahmed, a 16-year-old boy from a war-torn country, fled his homeland with his family due to persecution. They arrived in a neighboring country and applied for asylum. While waiting for a decision on their application, Ahmed has been attending a local school and trying to adjust to his new surroundings

What is Ahmed's current status?

• Refugee

• Asylum seeker

• Immigrant

• Tourist

Maria and her family had to flee their home due to a natural disaster that destroyed their town. They moved to a nearby city where they found temporary shelter in a crowded community center. Maria's parents are trying to find work to support the family, while Maria and her siblings are struggling to adjust to their new environment and school

What is Maria's status?

• Refugee

• Asylum seeker

• Internally displaced person

• Immigrant