El reloj de la Asamblea Legislativa en Bolivia gira a la izquierda para mostrar un simbolo de cambio

El reloj de la Asamblea Legislativa en Bolivia gira a la izquierda para mostrar un simbolo de cambio

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Geography, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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In Bolivia, the clock on the front of the Palacio Legislativo now turns left. This change, made by the country's parliamentarians, symbolizes a shift and aims to reclaim the identity of southern hemisphere peoples. Choquehuanca explained that the legislative clock turns left because, in the southern hemisphere, where Bolivia is located, the solar clock turns left, unlike in the northern hemisphere. The report is by Luis Velarde from the Associated Press.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the Bolivian parliament's decision to change the clock's direction?

To improve time accuracy

As a symbol of change and identity

To align with international standards

To follow a new global trend

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who justified the change in the clock's direction at the Legislative Palace?

Luis Velarde

The President of Bolivia

Choquehuanca

A local historian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Choquehuanca, how is the planet divided?

Into cultural regions

Into two hemispheres

Into time zones

Into continents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which hemisphere does the solar clock move to the left?

Northern Hemisphere

Western Hemisphere

Eastern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference in clock movement between the hemispheres?

Both move to the right

Both move to the left

Southern moves left, Northern moves right

Northern moves left, Southern moves right