VOICED : South Sudan plunged back into dark days

VOICED : South Sudan plunged back into dark days

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where civilians face massacres, displacement, and ethnic conflict. The political instability has led to mass killings and war crimes, with thousands fleeing their homes. The healthcare system is overwhelmed, treating numerous war-wounded individuals. The United Nations requires significant funding to address the crisis, as millions face hunger and disease. Despite a ceasefire, the situation remains dire, with ethnic divisions and violence persisting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the mass displacement of civilians in the market town north of Juba?

Government relocation program

Rebel attacks and violence

Natural disaster

Economic crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two ethnic groups are primarily involved in the violence across South Sudan?

Hutu and Tutsi

Dinka and Neur

Igbo and Yoruba

Zulu and Xhosa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major challenges faced by hospitals in the conflict zones?

Inadequate water supply

Overcrowding with wounded patients

Shortage of medical staff

Lack of electricity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding does the United Nations say is needed to address the crisis by June?

$2 billion

$750 million

$1.2 billion

$500 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event does the current conflict in South Sudan resemble?

The Vietnam War

The Rwandan Genocide

The American Civil War

The 22-year civil war for independence from Sudan