CLEAN: Fears grow for fate of Myanmar's monks

CLEAN: Fears grow for fate of Myanmar's monks

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Religious Studies, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the plight of Buddhist monks in Myanmar, who have been detained and moved to secret locations by the military regime. The United Nations and international community express concerns over the conditions and whereabouts of these detainees. UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari is in Myanmar to address the crisis, but rights groups criticize the lack of progress. The military regime reports 10 casualties, but this figure is disputed by other countries. Thai monks express concern for their Burmese counterparts, praying for their safe release.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the international community regarding the detained monks in Myanmar?

Their ability to practice religion

Their involvement in political activities

Their access to education

Their living conditions and whereabouts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the United Nations Special Envoy to visit Myanmar?

The crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations

The need to address economic issues

An invitation from the Buddhist monks

A request from the Myanmar government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism is faced by the UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari?

Failing to meet with the military regime

Not achieving progress in easing the crisis

Ignoring the concerns of the international community

Not addressing economic reforms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the international community's stance on the casualty figures reported by the Myanmar military regime?

They have no opinion on the figures

They think the figures are exaggerated

They believe the figures are underestimated

They agree with the figures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reaction of Thai monks to the situation in Myanmar?

They are planning to visit Myanmar

They are organizing protests

They are indifferent to the situation

They are praying for the safe release of their fellow monks