VOICED : Delivering mail in Kabul where streets

VOICED : Delivering mail in Kabul where streets

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video highlights the challenges faced by postal workers in Kabul, Afghanistan, where most addresses lack street names or house numbers. Despite these difficulties, postmen navigate the congested streets, often relying on local guidance to deliver mail. Their work is crucial in a country where letters and parcels are vital for communication. The video also touches on the emotional aspects of their job and the pride they take in serving their community. Plans for a more structured postal system are underway, starting with the Sheer Poor area.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by postal workers in Kabul?

Absence of street names and house numbers

Extreme weather conditions

Lack of proper transportation

High crime rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do postal workers in Kabul often find the correct address?

By using drones

Through a centralized database

By asking for directions from locals

Using GPS technology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general public's reaction when postal workers ask for help?

Reactions vary; some help while others do not

They are always eager to assist

They direct them to the nearest post office

They always refuse to help

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to undelivered mail after a month?

It is delivered to a central office

It is sent back to the sender

It is destroyed

It is stamped and rejected

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future improvement is planned for the postal system in Kabul?

Introduction of drones for delivery

Implementation of street names and addresses

Expansion of postal workforce

Use of digital mailboxes