CUBA-CULTURE-NEWYEAR

CUBA-CULTURE-NEWYEAR

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the history and cultural impact of Chinese laborers in Cuba, starting with their arrival in the 19th century to work in sugar cane fields. Over time, they transformed Havana's Chinatown into a vibrant cultural hub. However, after Fidel Castro's rise to power in 1959, many Chinese shopkeepers lost their assets and left the country. Despite the decline, efforts to preserve Chinese traditions continue, with activities like calligraphy and traditional medicine. The video highlights the significance of Chinese New Year celebrations in Havana, emphasizing the cultural resilience of the Chinese community.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons Chinese laborers initially came to Cuba?

To escape political unrest in China

To work in the sugar cane fields

To establish trade routes

To study at Cuban universities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the 1940s, what made Havana's Chinatown stand out in Latin America?

Its large population

Its economic and cultural significance

Its architectural style

Its political influence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in 1959 led to the decline of Havana's Chinatown?

A trade embargo

A natural disaster

The rise of Fidel Castro

A cultural revolution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the decline, how is Chinese culture being preserved in Havana?

Through political movements

By opening new businesses

Via traditional practices and celebrations

By increasing immigration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the year of the pig particularly significant in the context of Havana's Chinese community?

It is a year of political change

It is the year when most Chinese arrived in Cuba

It is associated with prosperity and only occurs occasionally

It marks the beginning of a new era