Saving the World One Tree at a Time

What is the main goal of the Green Belt Movement (GBM) in Kenya?

• To build houses

• To plant millions of trees

• To create new roads

• To start new businesses

When did the Green Belt Movement begin?

• 1980

• 1977

• 1990

• 2000

What problem did women in Kenya face that led to the creation of the Green Belt Movement?

• Lack of schools

• Drying up of streams

• No transportation

• Lack of electricity

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What problem did Wangari Maathai notice when she returned to Kenya in 1966?

• The roads were too crowded.

• The water streams were gone.

• The schools were closed.

• The animals were missing.

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What did the Green Belt Movement provide for women?

• More food.

• More water.

• More opportunities.

• More houses.

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What did Wangari Maathai believe about planting trees?

• It was too difficult.

• It should be done by machines.

• It gives people hope and self-confidence.

• It was a waste of time.

How many women members does the Green Belt Movement have today?

• Over 10,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 40,000

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What award did Wangari Maathai win in 2004?

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Grammy Award

• The Olympic Medal

What did Wangari Maathai's work help women do?

• Travel abroad.

• Succeed.

• Learn new languages.

• Build houses.

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What did Wangari Maathai realize about the lack of water?

• It was due to pollution.

• It was due to the removal of trees.

• It was due to climate change.

• It was due to overpopulation.

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