Zapatista Community Insights and Experiences

The video explores the contrast between European Enlightenment ideas and Latin American perspectives, focusing on the Zapatistas' autonomous community. It highlights cultural exchanges, language learning, and visits to Mayan ruins. Students engage in a service project, reflecting on their experiences and the impact of learning about alternative paradigms of progress.

Which philosopher's narratives were discussed in class, highlighting the exclusion of certain perspectives?

• African philosophers

• Asian philosophers

• European Enlightenment philosophers

• Latin American theorists

Who inspired the Zapatistas and their movement?

• Simón Bolívar

• Pancho Villa

• Che Guevara

• Emiliano Zapata

What is a key characteristic of the Zapatista community?

• They are part of the globalized world

• They are an autonomous community

• They rely on modern technology

• They follow a capitalist system

Why did students prefer sleeping in hammocks in the Zapatista community?

• Due to lack of beds

• To experience local culture

• For comfort and luxury

• To avoid bed bugs and insects

What language did the Zapatista community members want to learn from the students?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Portuguese

What was the students' favorite part of the day in the Zapatista community?

• Visiting the market

• Attending classes

• Bathing in the river

• Exploring the jungle

Where are the Mayan ruins located that the students visited?

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• Pank National Park

• Copán

What was the purpose of the students' painting project in the Zapatista community?

• To practice art skills

• To cover graffiti

• To liven up the color of buildings

• To create new murals

What symbol did the students paint that is significant to the Zapatistas?

• A yellow square

• A blue circle

• A green triangle

• A red star

How did the course change the students' perspective on ways of living?

• It emphasized technological advancements

• It focused solely on economic theories

• It introduced them to alternative paradigms

• It reinforced their existing beliefs