CLEAN : Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts

CLEAN : Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 was awarded to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end the country's 50-year civil war, which resulted in over 220,000 deaths and displaced nearly 6 million people. The award also honors the resilience of the Colombian people and all parties involved in the peace process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 for efforts to end Colombia's civil war?

Juan Manuel Santos

Nelson Mandela

Barack Obama

Angela Merkel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many Colombians lost their lives due to the civil war?

1 million

500,000

220,000

100,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were displaced as a result of the Colombian civil war?

1 million

3 million

10 million

6 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Santos symbolize for the Colombian people?

A recognition of military strength

A tribute to their resilience and hope for peace

A reward for political stability

An acknowledgment of economic growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who else, besides President Santos, is recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize for contributing to the peace process?

The United Nations

International peacekeepers

All parties involved in the peace process

Only the Colombian government