Uganda civil war orphan turns successful entrepreneur

Uganda civil war orphan turns successful entrepreneur

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video highlights the struggles of people living in a Ugandan slum, focusing on Jimmy Armone, who was orphaned by war. He fled to Kampala, where he worked in a quarry to support his siblings. Jimmy eventually started a bar to provide a better future for his family. Despite his success, he and his community long for peace to return to their homes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by people in the Ugandan refugee camp?

Prevalence of HIV/AIDS

Overpopulation

Frequent natural disasters

Lack of access to clean water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jimmy Armone initially support his siblings after fleeing to Kampala?

By breaking rocks in a quarry

By working in a local market

By farming in the countryside

By working as a teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What business did Jimmy Armone start to improve his family's situation?

A clothing shop

A restaurant

A bar

A grocery store

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Jimmy's hopes for the future?

To become a politician

To return to his home in the north

To expand his bar into a chain

To start a new business in Kampala

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What improvements did Jimmy make to his bar to attract more customers?

He hired more staff

He added a garden

He installed a music system and TV

He offered free drinks