VOICED : Syrias famous damask rose withered by war

The video discusses the Damask rose, a culturally significant flower known for its scented oil. The ongoing conflict in Syria since 2011 has severely impacted its cultivation, reducing production and forcing families to flee. The rose is used in essential oils, cosmetics, and rosewater, but production has declined due to war. The flower, once a national symbol, is now cultivated abroad in countries like France and Turkey. Its decline symbolizes the suffering of people affected by the conflict.

What has been one of the major impacts of the conflict on the Damask rose industry in Syria?

• Increased production of roses

• Expansion of cultivation land

• Improved traditional harvesting methods

• Reduction in available cultivation land

Which of the following is NOT a use of the Damask rose?

• Producing essential oils

• Flavoring Oriental sweets

• Bestowing luck at weddings

• Creating synthetic fabrics

How has the production of rosewater been affected by the crisis in Syria?

• It has increased significantly

• It has remained stable

• It has decreased significantly

• It has been unaffected

Why is the Damask rose now being cultivated in countries like France and Turkey?

• Due to better climate conditions

• Because of lower production costs

• To meet local demand

• As a result of the high costs in Syria

What broader symbolism does the decline of the Damask rose represent in the context of the Syrian conflict?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural revival

• The agony of the people affected by the conflict

• Technological advancement