VOICED : Un rincon perdido de Afganistan ajeno a las guerras y talibanes

VOICED : Un rincon perdido de Afganistan ajeno a las guerras y talibanes

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Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the Corredor de Huacán, an isolated region in Afghanistan, where residents live a nomadic lifestyle, largely unaffected by the country's decades-long conflicts. Despite the Soviet invasion, civil war, and recent Taliban and ISIS activities, Huacán remains untouched due to its remote location. The inhabitants, known as Lespa miris, live without modern amenities like electricity and internet, relying on walkie-talkies for communication. The government plans to develop infrastructure, which could bring economic benefits but also end Huacán's immunity to war.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary lifestyle of the inhabitants of the Corredor de Huacán?

Nomadic

Urban

Industrial

Agricultural

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which geographical feature has helped preserve Huacán from Afghanistan's conflicts?

Rivers

Mountains

Forests

Deserts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major event in 1979 significantly impacted Afghanistan?

The Taliban uprising

The British colonization

The Soviet invasion

The American invasion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the people of Huacán primarily communicate?

Walkie talkies

Satellite phones

Mobile phones

Internet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential consequence of the government's development projects in Huacán?

End of Huacán's immunity to war

Reduction in trade

Increased isolation

Decrease in tourism