Fidel Castro in Peru

Fidel Castro in Peru

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Fidel Castro made a stop in Lima after visiting Chile, where he was informally welcomed by Peruvian officials. He met with President Velasco in a friendly manner and held a press conference discussing diplomatic relations and denying involvement in Peruvian guerrillas. Castro expressed sympathy for Uruguayan tupamaros and departed after a five-hour stay.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Fidel Castro's stopover in Lima?

To meet with the Peruvian President

To attend an official state visit

To make a stopover after visiting Chile

To participate in a military parade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Fidel Castro's arrival at the airport characterized?

As a grand official ceremony

As an informal welcome

As a secretive meeting

As a military operation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key topic discussed by Castro during the press conference?

Economic policies

Reestablishment of diplomatic relations

Military strategies

Cultural exchanges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Castro say about Cuba's involvement in Peruvian guerrillas?

Cuba had actively supported them

Cuba had never participated

Cuba had provided financial aid

Cuba had trained their leaders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Fidel Castro stay at the Lima airport?

Three hours

Five hours

Seven hours

Nine hours