Tamika's Tree-Planting Legacy

Tamika's Tree-Planting Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video tells the inspiring story of Tamika, a woman from a small village near Bengaluru, who, along with her husband, planted over 8,000 trees, transforming their village into a green oasis. Their journey began as a way to escape societal stigma for being childless, and it evolved into a lifelong mission of nurturing saplings. The couple's relentless efforts have had a significant impact on their community, serving as a model for environmental restoration in India. Tamika's legacy highlights the importance of individual contributions to environmental conservation.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the village on the outskirts of Bengaluru famous for?

Its historical monuments

Its traditional cuisine

The couple who planted over 8,000 trees

Its technological advancements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many trees did Tamika and her husband plant in their lifetime?

8,000

12,000

10,000

5,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Tamika and her husband start planting trees?

To escape the village stigma of not having children

To become famous

To win a competition

To start a business

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Tamika and her husband decide to nurture instead of children?

Vegetables

Flowers

Saplings

Animals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the villagers observe about the couple's efforts?

They were only interested in making money

They were not serious about it

They were relentless and caring

They were inconsistent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Tamika's story in the context of India's green areas?

It highlights the decline in green areas since independence

It shows the increase in green areas

It is unrelated to India's green areas

It focuses on urban development

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is needed for India to regain its green glory?

Less rainfall

More urbanization

A Tamika in each village and neighborhood

More factories

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did future generations remember Tamika for?

Her wealth

Her political influence

Her tree-planting mission

Her cooking skills