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Los Desaparecidos de Argentina

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the Argentinian military take control of the government?

a)

in the 1960s

b)

in the 1970s

c)

in the 1980s

d)

in the 1990s

2.

Why were people kidnapped and murdered in Argentina?

a)

They had killed military officers

b)

They had different political views and could be a threat

c)

They had engaged in terrorist attacks

d)

They might overthrow the current democracy

3.

What is the name for the period of time during which many people disappeared?

a)

The Disappearing War

b)

The Clean War

c)

The Cold War

d)

The Dirty War

4.

Approximately how many people are said to have disappeared?

a)

300

b)

3,000

c)

30,000

d)

300,000

5.

Which of the following professions is NOT one had by many victims?

a)

Teacher

b)

Lawyer

c)

Student

d)

Journalist

6.

Verdad o Falso: Antes de desaparecer, la mayoría (the majority) de víctimas tiene ganas de luchar contra el militar.

a)

Verdad

b)

Falso

7.

True or False: The United States worked actively to put an end to "La Guerra Sucia".

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What did the United States fear?

a)

Human rights violations

b)

Disappearances in the United States

c)

The Argentinian military taking control

d)

Communism in Latin America

9.

When did the United States begin to disclose the role it played in "La Guerra Sucia"?

a)

the 21st century

b)

the 20th century

c)

the 1990s

d)

1985

10.

Which of the following BEST describes people affected by the disappearances in modern times?

a)

accepting and forgiving

b)

forgetful

c)

seeking answers

d)

discouraged

11.

Why have some "abuelas" been able to find some of the disappeared?

a)

The United States has released information regarding their whereabouts

b)

The Argentinian government is actively investigating the disappearances

c)

The "abuelas" have illegally uncovered classified documents

d)

Children who were taken were often placed with families rather than killed