Historical Events and Figures Quiz

What was created at the San Francisco Conference in 1945?

• The treaty ending World War II

• The declaration of human rights

• The formation of NATO

• The charter of the United Nations

What was the main agenda of the 1946 Havana Conference?

• Discussion on global warming

• Treatment of cardiovascular diseases

• Leadership within the New York Mafia

• Strategies for World Peace

Who took over as chief of the general staff of the Cuban army in 1933?

• Ernesto Rafael Guevara de la Serna

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Fulgencio Batista

What did Batista do after losing the 1944 elections?

• Fled to the United States

• Retired from politics

• Became a senator

• Started a revolution

How did Fidel Castro first attempt to oppose Batista's regime?

• Starting a radio campaign

• Through peaceful protests

• Bringing legal cases against the government

• By running for office

What was the name of the yacht that carried Castro and his comrades from Mexico to Cuba?

• El Dorado

• Granma

• Libertad

• Santa Maria

What significant role did Che Guevara hold after the Cuban Revolution?

• Minister of Education

• Minister of Industry and Finance Minister

• President of Cuba

• Ambassador to the United Nations

What did Batista do on the eve of the new year in 1958?

• Negotiated with the rebels

• Fled Cuba with a large sum of money

• Declared martial law

• Announced his resignation on national TV

How did Fidel Castro respond to opposition after taking power?

• Resigned in favor of a democratic government

• Ordered the execution of opponents

• Implemented economic reforms

• Held democratic elections

Where did Che Guevara go after leaving Cuba in 1965?

• The Soviet Union

• Africa and then Bolivia

• The United States

• Europe for diplomatic missions