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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What event is referred to as Chile's 9/11?
The establishment of democracy in 1990
The earthquake in Santiago in 1985
The military coup on September 11, 1973
The Battle of Maipu
Who was the president of Chile ousted during the 1973 coup?
Augusto Pinochet
Salvador Allende
Eduardo Frei Montalva
Michelle Bachelet
Which country's secret support helped in the 1973 Chilean coup?
The United Kingdom
The United States
Brazil
Argentina
What was the duration of Pinochet's dictatorship following the coup?
30 years
25 years
10 years
17 years
What significant action did the Chilean military take during the coup?
They closed all borders
They implemented martial law
They bombed the presidential palace
They held a national referendum
What was Salvador Allende's political alignment?
Conservative
Liberal
Socialist
Centrist
How did the U.S. contribute to the economic situation in Chile before the coup?
Provided financial aid
Offered debt forgiveness
Increased trade tariffs
Imposed economic sanctions
What was the immediate consequence for President Allende during the coup?
He was exiled
He escaped to Mexico
He was imprisoned
He died
Which location was used as an ad hoc death camp immediately after the coup?
Pisagua
Estadio Nacional
Chacabuco
La Moneda Palace
What annual event occurs in Chile to commemorate the coup?
National day of silence
Peaceful demonstrations
Military parades
Fireworks display
What was the economic status of Chile under Pinochet's rule according to some?
Suffered from hyperinflation
Economically prosperous
Remained stable
Declined significantly
What did Chilean judges do in response to their actions during Pinochet's rule?
They issued a public apology
They resigned en masse
They were prosecuted
They denied involvement
What significant change occurred in Santiago's wealthiest neighborhoods regarding street names?
Introduced numbers instead of names
Named streets after Pinochet
Changed back to pre-coup names
Renamed streets after military leaders
Who were the two presidential candidates mentioned with a personal connection to the coup?
Patricio Aylwin and Jorge Alessandri
Ricardo Lagos and Joaquin Lavin
Sebastian Pinera and Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle
Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei
What was the role of the U.S. Embassy during the anniversary of the coup?
Organized commemorative events
Hosted a peace conference
Closed for the day
Asked citizens to avoid demonstrations
