VOICED: Yemen faces division, 20 years after unification

VOICED: Yemen faces division, 20 years after unification

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses Yemen's historical unification and the growing secessionist sentiment in the South due to discrimination and lack of opportunities. It highlights the challenges of separation, including potential government failure and increased terrorism. Despite these issues, unity is seen as essential for development. The video also addresses resource shortages and regional tensions, particularly with Saudi Arabia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the growing secessionist sentiment in the South of Yemen?

Increased foreign investment

Discrimination by the North

Abundance of job opportunities

Support from neighboring countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do analysts believe would happen if the South of Yemen were to secede?

It would become a prosperous state

It would form a strong government

It would gain international recognition

It would become a lawless and failed state

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is mentioned as planning attacks from Yemen?

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

Boko Haram

ISIS

Taliban

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent conflict has the Yemeni government had to address in the far north?

A Kurdish uprising

A Shiite rebellion

A Sunni rebellion

A Christian insurgency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video describe the current state of unity in Yemen?

Fragile and tense

Non-existent

Strong and unbreakable

Stable and prosperous