CLEAN : Berlin artwork depicts Syria's war barricades

In Aleppo, buses were used as barricades against snipers, yet civil life continued almost intact. On one side of the buses, people tried to maintain their daily routines, while on the other side, war raged. This juxtaposition served as a powerful symbol of resilience and life amidst conflict.

What did the people of Aleppo use to protect themselves from snipers?

• Sandbags

• Buses

• Trees

• Walls

What does the narrator notice about civil life in Aleppo?

• It was thriving

• It was chaotic

• It was nearly intact

• It was completely destroyed

What was happening on the opposite side of the buses?

• The World War

• A festival

• A market

• A concert

How did the people of Aleppo cope with the ongoing conflict?

• By building underground shelters

• By joining the military

• By fleeing the city

• By imagining there was no war

What does the narrator find powerful about the people's actions?

• Their economic growth

• Their ability to fight

• Their technological advancements

• Their resilience and symbol of life