Medico forense cubano Ercilio Vento mantuvo la momia cubana Josefa en su casa por 25 an-os

Medico forense cubano Ercilio Vento mantuvo la momia cubana Josefa en su casa por 25 an-os

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the story of Josefa, the only Cuban mummy, preserved by an anthropologist in Matanzas. Her body, embalmed with advanced techniques now banned, was rediscovered in 1965 by forensic doctor Ercilio Vento, who preserved it for 25 years. Josefa's story is significant to the local community, blending Catholic and Afro-Cuban beliefs, and she now rests in a museum.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Josefa in the context of Cuban history?

She was the first Cuban artist.

She was the first Cuban astronaut.

She was the only Cuban mummy.

She was the first Cuban president.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Josefa's body after it was unearthed in 1965?

It was immediately displayed in a museum.

It was sent to Spain for further study.

It was destroyed in a fire.

It was forgotten in a vault until rediscovered.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for keeping Josefa's body for 25 years?

A forensic doctor named Ercilio Vento

A local historian

A museum curator

A Cuban politician

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What beliefs do the residents of the region still maintain?

Atheist and Agnostic beliefs

Islamic and Jewish beliefs

Catholic and Afro-Cuban beliefs

Buddhist and Hindu beliefs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can people now learn about Josefa's life?

In a historical book

In a local library

In a new museum room

In a documentary film