VOICED: Yihadista Merah enterrado en Francia

VOICED: Yihadista Merah enterrado en Francia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Mohamed Merah, a jihadist, was buried in the Muslim section of a cemetery in Toulouse, France, after Algeria refused to accept his body. The burial sparked reactions in the city, still reeling from his attacks on children, a teacher, and soldiers. The funeral, attended by a small group of men, ended a controversy over the burial location. Merah's father wanted him buried in Algeria, while his mother feared the grave would be desecrated in France. A USB with videos of the attacks was found on Merah posthumously.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Mohamed Merah buried?

In Algeria

In the Muslim section of the Cornevaglio cemetery in Toulouse

In his hometown

In Paris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the city to Merah's burial?

The city was still in shock from the murders he committed

The city was indifferent

The city celebrated the burial

The city protested against the burial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was there controversy over Merah's burial location?

Algeria refused to accept his body

His family wanted him buried in Paris

The cemetery was full

He was not allowed a burial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found in Merah's pocket after his death?

A map

A second USB drive with videos of the attacks

A letter

A weapon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reported the discovery of the USB drive?

A journalist

A Paris judge

Merah's family

The police chief