Understanding Southern Sudan: A Journey Through Time

The transcript narrates the experiences of Niya and Salva in Southern Sudan. Niya, in 2008, embarks on a journey to fetch water, highlighting the challenges faced by young girls. In 1985, Salva is a schoolboy who enjoys learning but is also nostalgic about his life herding cattle. His life takes a dramatic turn when war breaks out, forcing him to flee into the bush. The narrative captures the cultural, educational, and socio-political aspects of life in Southern Sudan during these periods.

What was Niya's main challenge during her journey in Southern Sudan in 2008?

• Avoiding wild animals

• Finding food

• Dealing with the heat

• Carrying a heavy load

What language did Salva learn at school?

• Dinka

• Arabic

• English

• Swahili

Why couldn't Salva attend school year-round?

• He didn't like school

• The school was too far away

• He had to work in the fields

• His family moved during the dry season

What activity did Salva and his friends enjoy while herding cattle?

• Climbing trees

• Swimming

• Making clay cows

• Fishing

What did Salva and his friends do when they managed to catch an animal?

• They sold it

• They kept it as a pet

• They released it

• They cooked and ate it

What was Salva's immediate reaction to the gunfire at school?

• He ignored it

• He followed the teacher's instructions

• He hid under his desk

• He ran home

What did the teacher instruct the students to do during the gunfire?

• Run into the bush

• Call for help

• Run home

• Stay in the classroom

What was the main reason for the conflict in Sudan?

• Territorial disputes

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Economic issues

Who were the rebels fighting against in the Sudanese civil war?

• Local tribes

• Foreign invaders

• The northern government

• The southern government

What did the northern government want for all of Sudan?

• To become a Christian country

• To become a democratic country

• To become a Muslim country

• To become a socialist country