Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

The video explores the life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century Mexican nun and writer. Despite societal constraints, she pursued education and became a renowned intellectual. Sor Juana faced criticism for her feminist views and advocacy for women's education. Her legacy as a pioneer for women's rights and her contributions to literature and culture are celebrated.

At what age did Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz start reading?

• 5

• 3

• 8

• 10

What was Sor Juana's solution to continue her education when marriage proposals threatened her learning?

• She accepted a marriage proposal

• She became a nun

• She disguised herself as a boy

• She moved to another country

What did Sor Juana fill her apartment with after becoming a nun?

• Artworks and sculptures

• Books, maps, and instruments

• Jewelry and clothes

• Musical instruments

What was the reaction of religious leaders to Sor Juana's writings?

• They praised her work

• They criticized her for not focusing on religion

• They ignored her

• They supported her financially

What is Sor Juana's response to the publication of her private letter now considered?

• A famous novel

• The first feminist manifesto

• A historical document

• A religious text

What did the Archbishop eventually prohibit Sor Juana from doing?

• Traveling abroad

• Writing letters

• Publishing her writings

• Teaching at the convent

What did Sor Juana advocate for in her writings?

• Environmental conservation

• Political reforms

• Women's intellectual rights and access to education

• Economic equality

In what year did Sor Juana pass away?

• 1695

• 1685

• 1690

• 1700

Why is Sor Juana considered an important figure in history?

• For her military achievements

• For her contributions to science

• For her political leadership

• For her role in feminism and Latinx culture

What nickname is Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz known by?

• The Mexican Phoenix

• The Spanish Scholar

• The Latinx Leader

• The Feminist Icon