VOICED: Blockade turns more Gazans to bee therapy

VOICED: Blockade turns more Gazans to bee therapy

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Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses bee venom therapy, a treatment used since ancient Greek times for ailments like arthritis and back pain. A patient shares their experience of relief from a severe cough after visiting a clinic in Gaza City, where demand for the therapy is rising due to media coverage and limited medicine availability. The Israeli blockade and conflict have made life difficult for bees, affecting their foraging and survival. Beekeepers face challenges from pesticides, but continue due to the demand for therapeutic honey and bee stings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ailment did the patient suffer from before seeking treatment at the Abu Ibrahim clinic?

Headache

Severe cough

Back pain

Arthritis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is bee venom therapy believed to have originated?

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

Ancient Egypt

Ancient China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the demand for bee venom therapy increased in Gaza?

Due to a decrease in other therapies

Because of media exposure and limited medicines

Because of a government mandate

Due to a new clinic opening

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental challenge do beekeepers in Gaza face?

Pesticides on trees

Lack of water

Too much rain

High temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Abdul Rahman's bees' honey known for?

Its sweet taste

Its therapeutic properties

Its high price

Its rarity