Reading Check - The Blockade of Yemen

What is the primary reason given for the blockade of Yemen?

• To increase economic growth in Yemen

• To prevent arms smuggling to the Houthis

• To stop humanitarian aid from entering

• To establish full military control over Yemen

Which country leads the coalition enforcing the blockade on Yemen?

• Iran

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

What percentage of Yemen’s food supply comes from imports?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

How does the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) impact aid shipments?

• It banned all humanitarian aid

• It allowed unrestricted shipments into Yemen

• It required inspections, often delaying aid deliveries

• It focused only on weapons and ignored food shipments

What is one major impact of the blockade on Yemen’s economy?

• Inflation and job losses worsened

• It led to a rise in exports

• It stabilized trade and commerce

• It increased agricultural production

How much have food prices increase in some areas due to the blockade?

• A little less than 50%

• Around 100%

• Exactly 150%

• Over 200%

What is a major consequence of the blockade on Yemen’s healthcare system?

• Hospitals improved due to new medical supplies

• Hospitals struggled due to lack of medical supplies

• The blockade had no impact on healthcare

• The number of doctors in Yemen increased

What disease has spread rapidly due to the blockade’s impact on sanitation and healthcare?

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

What is one reason international organizations criticized the blockade?

• It allowed too much humanitarian aid into Yemen

• It primarily harmed civilians rather than military forces

• It helped Yemen’s economy grow

• It was too short to have any real effects

What is a major similarity between the blockade and the Spartan blockade of Athens?

• Both lasted more than 50 years

• Both were focused on air power

• Both targeted civilian populations by restricting food

• Both resulted in the complete destruction of the blockaded nation