Rigoberta Menchú and Guatemala

Who was a significant figure in the Guatemalan civil war?

• Cesar Chavez

• Rigoberta Menchú

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

What type of work did Rigoberta Menchú do as a child?

• Teaching

• Farming

• Picking coffee

• Selling goods

What was one of the main reasons for the Guatemalan civil war?

• Fight for independence

• Fight for land rights

• Fight for democracy

• Fight for resources

What is the primary ethnic group in Guatemala?

• Aztecs

• Mayas

• Incas

• Olmecs

What did Rigoberta Menchú's family do for a living?

• Teaching

• Farming

• Trading

• Fishing

What language did Rigoberta Menchú teach herself?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

What prize was Rigoberta Menchú awarded in 1992?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Grammy Award

• Olympic Medal

What movement did Rigoberta Menchú help with?

• Environmental movement

• Movement for Indigenous farmers and women's rights

• Animal rights movement

• Technology movement

What did Rigoberta Menchú organize to help educate Indigenous people?

• Demonstrations

• Workshops

• Concerts

• Exhibitions

Who began to write about Rigoberta Menchú and the Maya people's struggle?

• Scientists

• Politicians

• Newspapers

• Artists