VOICED: Blair 'sorry' for Iraq war victims in revealing memoir

VOICED: Blair 'sorry' for Iraq war victims in revealing memoir

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Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges faced by fishermen in Trincomalee Bay, Sri Lanka, post-civil war. Despite the lifting of restrictions, illegal fishing practices like dynamite fishing are depleting fish stocks, making it hard for small fishermen to earn a living. Corruption within the Navy and local authorities further complicates enforcement of fishing laws, leaving fishermen like Captain Perez struggling to survive in peacetime.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the decline in fishing during the 30-year war?

Lack of fishing equipment

Restrictions due to the war

Poor weather conditions

Overfishing by local fishermen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What illegal method is being used by large fishing companies to dominate the trade?

Dynamite fishing

Using large nets

Fishing during restricted hours

Poisoning the water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does dynamite fishing affect the marine environment?

It attracts more fish

It destroys coastal seabeds and fish eggs

It increases fish population

It cleans the water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges in enforcing fishing laws in Sri Lanka?

Insufficient fish population

Corruption within the Navy

High cost of fuel

Lack of fishing boats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Captain Perez's hope for the future?

To survive the peace after the civil war

To retire from fishing

To start a new business

To move to another country