CLEAN : Nobel laureate asks Obama to ratify convention on child rights

CLEAN : Nobel laureate asks Obama to ratify convention on child rights

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Social Studies, Moral Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses historical events and their impact, focusing on a landmark and its significance for victims. It includes an appeal to President Obama to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, highlighting the US as the only country yet to do so. The video addresses global child exploitation, emphasizing the sale, enslavement, and violence against children. It concludes with the impact of conflict on children in regions like Syria, Nigeria, and Afghanistan, where children are given guns instead of education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the landmark mentioned in the first section?

It is a tourist attraction.

It is a place where 2100 people gather annually.

It is a historical site for trade.

It is a location for scientific research.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main appeal made to President Obama in the second section?

To increase trade with North Korea.

To reduce military spending.

To improve healthcare policies.

To ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is mentioned as not having ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

Nigeria

North Korea

United States

Sudan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue faced by millions of children worldwide as discussed in the third section?

Poor healthcare

Unemployment

Child exploitation and slavery

Lack of education

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which countries are children reportedly given guns instead of toys, as mentioned in the third section?

India and China

Brazil and Argentina

Syria, Nigeria, and Afghanistan

United States and Canada