'Maybe I will die' says Gurkha veteran on Westminster hunger strike

'Maybe I will die' says Gurkha veteran on Westminster hunger strike

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Social Studies, History, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the historical injustice faced by certain soldiers who were treated as mercenaries despite agreements for equal treatment. The speaker highlights the lack of empathy and justice over the years, leading to a hunger strike as a last resort. The urgency of the situation is emphasized, with the speaker expressing the dire consequences of their protest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker highlight as a major issue faced by their community?

Lack of education

Alienation and exploitation

Environmental concerns

Economic instability

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical agreement is mentioned by the speaker?

The Geneva Convention

The 1947 Tripod Agreement

The Paris Peace Accords

The Treaty of Versailles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the soldiers treated according to the speaker?

With great respect

As mercenary soldiers

As equals to the British Army

As national heroes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What extreme measure does the speaker mention taking to draw attention to their cause?

Holding a press conference

Starting a hunger strike

Organizing a protest march

Writing a petition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker express about their current situation during the interview?

Contentment with the status quo

Gratitude for being heard

Optimism about the future

Desperation and urgency