Thousands of students marched in Cuba to commemorate the 162nd anniversary of José Martí's birth, a hero of Cuban independence. The torch-lit procession through Havana, led by Communist Party leaders and members of Los Cinco, is an annual event known as the Noche de las Antorchas. This celebration was conceived by Fidel Castro in 1953 as a university student, as a protest against President Fulgencio Batista, symbolizing the Cuban people's desire for political change and freedom.

What event were the students in Cuba commemorating with their march?

• The Cuban Revolution

• The birth of José Martí

• The end of Spanish rule

• The founding of Havana

Who were the leaders of the procession during the Night of the Torches?

• Members of the Cuban military

• Communist Party leaders and Los Cinco members

• Foreign diplomats

• University professors

What is the significance of the Night of the Torches?

• It honors the birth of a Cuban independence hero

• It commemorates the signing of the Cuban Constitution

• It celebrates the Cuban New Year

• It marks the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Who conceived the idea of the Night of the Torches celebration?

• Camilo Cienfuegos

• Raúl Castro

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

What was Fidel Castro's role during the time he conceived the Night of the Torches?

• A university student and activist

• A government official

• A foreign diplomat

• A military leader