VOICED : En Siria tumbas mas profundas para mayor numero de muertos

VOICED : En Siria tumbas mas profundas para mayor numero de muertos

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Social Studies, History, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the dire situation in Duma, Syria, where residents face challenges in burying their dead due to a lack of resources and space. The main cemetery is full, and the ongoing siege since 2013 has made it difficult to obtain construction materials. Residents have resorted to improvising burial methods, including a layered technique that is more space-efficient. During intense bombardments, up to 50 people may need to be buried daily. The video also highlights the broader impact of the Syrian conflict, with significant casualties and displacement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the residents of Duma face regarding burials?

Prohibition of burials by the government

Lack of water for graves

Shortage of burial materials and space

Inability to find burial sites

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the residents of Duma prepare the graves?

By using concrete and steel

By mixing sand with hay and water

By digging deep trenches

By using wooden coffins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of people that might be buried in a day during heavy bombardments?

50 people

20 people

100 people

30 people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the layered burial technique used in Duma?

It is faster and more space-efficient

It requires less manpower

It is more traditional

It is less expensive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the United Nations, how many people are living under siege in Syria?

200,000 people

800,000 people

400,000 people

600,000 people