Argentina's Dirty War Quiz

What is the Plaza de Mayo known for in Argentina?

• Stately buildings

• Protesting women

• Relaxing rest

• Monuments

When did the Argentine military overthrow the government of Isabel Perón?

• 1976

• 1943

• 1958

• 1983

What was the campaign sponsored and supported by the United States during the political coups in Argentina?

• Operation Condor

• Operation Freedom

• Operation Liberty

• Operation Justice

How many people were estimated to have been 'disappeared' by the state during Argentina's 'Dirty War'?

• 4000

• 30,000

• 200

• 1,000,000

What did the Argentine military dictatorship call its activities during the 'Dirty War'?

• National Unity

• National Reorganization

• National Revolution

• National Liberation

What technique did Mary-Claire King and her colleagues develop to help match the grandmothers with their grandchildren?

• Hair analysis

• Fingerprinting

• Mitochondrial DNA

• Blood type testing

How many stolen children have been confirmed using the national genetic database and DNA identification techniques?

• Almost 50

• Over 100

• 1500

• At least 650

When did the Dirty War end in Argentina?

• 1995

• 1990

• 1976

• 1983

How many former members of the junta have been tried and convicted of crimes involving human rights abuses?

• 11,000

• 900

• 7

• 5000

What is the main focus of the mothers and grandmothers of the desaparecidos' activism?

• Seeking refuge

• Seeking justice

• Seeking power

• Seeking wealth