WorksheetsLos Desaparecidos de Argentina
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
When did the Argentinian military take control of the government?
in the 1960s
in the 1970s
in the 1980s
in the 1990s
Why were people kidnapped and murdered in Argentina?
They had killed military officers
They had different political views and could be a threat
They had engaged in terrorist attacks
They might overthrow the current democracy
What is the name for the period of time during which many people disappeared?
The Disappearing War
The Clean War
The Cold War
The Dirty War
Approximately how many people are said to have disappeared?
300
3,000
30,000
300,000
Which of the following professions is NOT one had by many victims?
Teacher
Lawyer
Student
Journalist
Verdad o Falso: Antes de desaparecer, la mayoría (the majority) de víctimas tiene ganas de luchar contra el militar.
Verdad
Falso
True or False: The United States worked actively to put an end to "La Guerra Sucia".
True
False
What did the United States fear?
Human rights violations
Disappearances in the United States
The Argentinian military taking control
Communism in Latin America
When did the United States begin to disclose the role it played in "La Guerra Sucia"?
the 21st century
the 20th century
the 1990s
1985
Which of the following BEST describes people affected by the disappearances in modern times?
accepting and forgiving
forgetful
seeking answers
discouraged
Why have some "abuelas" been able to find some of the disappeared?
The United States has released information regarding their whereabouts
The Argentinian government is actively investigating the disappearances
The "abuelas" have illegally uncovered classified documents
Children who were taken were often placed with families rather than killed
