VOICED: Estallido de violencia en carcel

VOICED: Estallido de violencia en carcel

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the aftermath of a violent incident at Yare 1 prison near Caracas, where 25 people died and 43 were injured. Families of prisoners anxiously awaited news, with some finding relief upon seeing their relatives. The conflict arose between leaders of two prison sectors during visiting hours. Venezuela's prisons are overcrowded, with 50,000 inmates in facilities meant for 14,000.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tragic event occurred at Yare 1 prison near Caracas?

A flood caused damage

A riot led to deaths and injuries

A fire broke out

An earthquake struck

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some relatives feel after seeing prisoners wave from inside the prison?

Confused

Indifferent

Relieved

Angry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By Monday, how many of the deceased had been identified?

10

17

25

43

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered the violence at the prison?

A protest by guards

A fight between two prison leaders

A visit from a government official

A power outage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the capacity of the prison infrastructure in Venezuela compared to the actual number of inmates?

30,000 capacity for 50,000 inmates

50,000 capacity for 14,000 inmates

20,000 capacity for 50,000 inmates

14,000 capacity for 50,000 inmates