VOICED : Mujeres centroamericanas reclamaron justicia

VOICED : Mujeres centroamericanas reclamaron justicia

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the impact of Berta Cáceres, a Honduran indigenous environmental activist, whose assassination became a focal point for International Women's Day protests in Central America. In Tegucigalpa, people demanded an international investigation into her murder, suspecting a company's involvement. Cáceres was killed in her home while opposing a hydroelectric project threatening indigenous communities. The incident sparked regional protests in Nicaragua and El Salvador, calling for an end to violence against women.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Berta Cáceres and why did her assassination become significant?

A famous singer whose death sparked protests

A businesswoman involved in a major scandal

An indigenous environmental activist whose murder led to international protests

A political leader whose policies were controversial

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main demand of the protesters in Tegucigalpa?

To improve women's rights in the workplace

To increase funding for environmental projects

To establish a commission to investigate a company's involvement in Berta Cáceres' murder

To build more hydroelectric dams

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Berta Cáceres fighting against before her assassination?

Urban development in Tegucigalpa

A new educational policy

Deforestation in the Amazon

A hydroelectric dam project on the Hualcarque River

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the murder of Berta Cáceres take place?

In a remote village in Nicaragua

In a public park in Tegucigalpa

In the city of La Esperanza

In the capital city of Honduras

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Nicaraguans and Salvadorans show their support for the cause?

By donating to environmental charities

By writing letters to the government

By joining protests in their own countries

By organizing concerts