Understanding Democracy and Journalism

Understanding Democracy and Journalism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Andrea Bruce, a photographer and journalist, shares her experiences covering conflicts and revolutions, including the Iraq War and the Arab Spring. She discusses her journey from writing to photography, her work in Iraq, and her reflections on democracy. Andrea's project, 'Our Democracy,' explores the concept of democracy in the U.S. through community engagement. Her insights reveal the complexities of democracy and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Andrea Bruce find challenging about covering protests during the Arab Spring?

Getting permission to photograph

Finding safe places to photograph

Distinguishing between good and bad actors

Identifying the leaders of the protests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Andrea Bruce begin her career in photography?

She took a photo class as a joke

She started as a war correspondent

She was given a camera as a gift

She was inspired by a famous photographer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What approach did Andrea use to make her stories in Iraq relatable to her audience?

Interviewing government officials

Capturing small, everyday moments

Focusing on political leaders

Highlighting military operations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Andrea Bruce hope to achieve by photographing everyday life in war zones?

To highlight military strategies

To show the common humanity

To capture the destruction

To focus on political leaders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common misconception about democracy among Iraqis, according to Andrea?

It involved voting rights

It meant freedom of speech

It required military presence

It was synonymous with wealth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Andrea Bruce find surprising about the Afghan elections in 2004?

The enthusiasm and celebration

The security measures in place

The lack of voter turnout

The presence of international observers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Andrea Bruce describe her experience of covering elections and revolutions?

As a simple and straightforward job

As a predictable and routine task

As a chaotic and adrenaline-fueled experience

As a calm and organized process

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