VOICED : Cervantes por fin descansa en paz

VOICED : Cervantes por fin descansa en paz

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The video discusses the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of Miguel de Cervantes, the famous Spanish writer, in the Convent of the Trinitarias in Madrid. A monument was inaugurated to honor him, containing urns with supposed fragments of his remains. Although scientists cannot confirm with absolute certainty, they believe some remains belong to Cervantes, known as the 'Manco de Lepanto' due to injuries from the Battle of Lepanto. Cervantes also received military honors from the Spanish Army.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the monument believed to contain Cervantes' remains located?

In the Royal Palace of Madrid

In the Convent of the Trinitarians

In the Prado Museum

In the Cathedral of Seville

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the dream of many Spaniards regarding Cervantes?

To translate his works into multiple languages

To build a museum in his honor

To bury him in the place he chose for his eternal rest

To find his lost manuscripts

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do scientists face regarding Cervantes' remains?

Inability to confirm the authenticity of the remains

Insufficient funding for research

Opposition from the local community

Lack of historical records

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Cervantes known as the 'Manco de Lepanto'?

Because he was a famous painter

For his contributions to Spanish literature

Due to his role in a political movement

Because of injuries sustained in a naval battle

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of honors did Cervantes receive from the Spanish Army?

Literary awards

Military honors

Diplomatic positions

Noble titles