Mexican Zapatistas

What is the primary theme of the Zapatista movement in Mexico?

• Social justice and indigenous rights

• Economic expansion

• Technological advancement

• Cultural assimilation

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the silent scream of the oppressed'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The Zapatistas, who are known for their resistance, have inspired many.'

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence: 'The Zapatistas' struggle is a fight for ______.'

• autonomy

• anarchy

• apathy

• ambiguity

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the tone of a passage describing the Zapatistas' peaceful protests?

• Optimistic

• Melancholic

• Hostile

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?

• The Zapatistas has been fighting for rights.

• The Zapatistas have been fighting for rights.

• The Zapatistas is fighting for rights.

• The Zapatistas was fighting for rights.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the context of the Zapatistas, what does the term 'autonomy' most closely mean?

• Self-governance

• Dependence

• Isolation

• Rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the effect of using the word 'revolutionary' to describe the Zapatistas?

• It emphasizes their desire for change.

• It suggests they are violent.

• It implies they are outdated.

• It indicates they are peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which sentence best summarizes the Zapatistas' impact on literature?

• They have inspired numerous works focusing on social justice.

• They have been largely ignored by writers.

• They are known for their technological contributions.

• They have no significant literary impact.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Although the Zapatistas faced challenges, they remained resilient.'

• Although the Zapatistas faced challenges

• they remained resilient

• Although the Zapatistas

• faced challenges

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2