VOICED : Garment workers protest

VOICED : Garment workers protest

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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A tragic building collapse in Bangladesh trapped over 2000 people, with hundreds confirmed dead. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with local volunteers aiding in the search for survivors. The building housed garment factories producing for brands like Primark and Mango. Workers had raised safety concerns, but were ignored by management. The disaster has sparked protests and highlighted poor working conditions in Bangladesh's textile industry, the world's second-largest clothing exporter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first priority of the rescue teams after the building collapse?

To extinguish any fires

To secure the perimeter

To recover the dead bodies

To rescue the trapped survivors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies were mentioned as having their clothes produced in the collapsed building?

H&M and Zara

Primark and Mango

Gap and Uniqlo

Nike and Adidas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did workers notice about the building before the collapse?

It was newly painted

It was too hot inside

It had visible cracks

It was too crowded

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the local managers take despite safety concerns?

They ordered an evacuation

They instructed workers to return inside

They closed the building temporarily

They called for repairs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader issue does the disaster highlight in Bangladesh?

Poor working conditions in the textile industry

Environmental pollution

Political instability

Lack of educational facilities