VOICED: A year on, quake survivors return to Chinese 'ghost town'

VOICED: A year on, quake survivors return to Chinese 'ghost town'

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Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the return of people to Beichuan, a region devastated by an 8.0 earthquake. Visitors witness the aftermath and reflect on the tragedy. The epicenter's destruction and the controversy over school collapses are highlighted. Commemorations are held, and plans to turn the area into a museum are discussed. Personal stories of survival and rebuilding are shared.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason people traveled to Beichuan after the earthquake?

To witness the devastation firsthand

To participate in a festival

To visit family members

To attend a political rally

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major controversy following the earthquake in Beichuan?

The lack of international aid

The rebuilding of infrastructure

The delay in rescue operations

The collapse of thousands of schools

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did authorities ensure emotions did not escalate during the earthquake's anniversary?

By organizing a concert

By deploying police patrols

By closing the area to visitors

By holding a public ceremony

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the future plan for Beichuan as mentioned in the transcript?

To rebuild it as a commercial hub

To turn it into a museum

To convert it into a residential area

To leave it as it is

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did one visitor bring her daughter to Beichuan?

To show her the new developments

To participate in a cultural event

To teach her about the tragedy

To attend a family reunion