VOICED : Guerreros maasai del cricket

VOICED : Guerreros maasai del cricket

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video highlights the unique initiative of the Masai warriors who have adopted cricket to promote women's rights and cultural awareness. They use the sport to address issues like early marriage and female genital mutilation, while also raising awareness about wildlife conservation. The team, introduced to cricket by Aliyah Bower in 2007, aims to spread their message globally, having participated in international championships and planning to reach England. Their efforts combine traditional cultural expressions with modern sports to create a unique platform for social change.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have the Masai warriors replaced their traditional spears with?

Golf clubs

Hockey sticks

Baseball bats

Cricket bats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What social issues are the Masai warriors using cricket to address?

Climate change

Women's rights and early marriage

Water scarcity

Deforestation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the women express their views on cultural issues after the cricket matches?

Through music and theater

Through dance and poetry

Through painting and sculpture

Through debates and discussions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the cricket match mentioned in the third section?

Celebrating cultural festivals

Raising funds for education

Promoting tourism in Kenya

Raising awareness about poaching

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced cricket to the local community in Kenya?

A local Masai leader

An Indian cricket team

A British cricket coach

Aliyah Bower