VOICED : Decenas despiden al cardenal Ortega intercesor en el deshielo entre Cuba y EEUU

VOICED : Decenas despiden al cardenal Ortega intercesor en el deshielo entre Cuba y EEUU

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Religious Studies, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the significant role of Cardinal Jaime Ortega in the historic thaw between Cuba and the United States in 2014. It highlights his efforts in facilitating secret talks that led to improved relations after decades of tension. Ortega's influence extended to Cuban politics, where he acted as a mediator between the Catholic Church and the government, particularly in the exchange of political prisoners. Despite his resignation as Archbishop of Havana in 2011, his close relationship with Pope Francis allowed him to continue his work until 2015.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant event in 2014 that Cardinal Jaime Ortega played a key role in?

The Cuban Revolution

The historic rapprochement between Cuba and the United States

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Bay of Pigs Invasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who appointed Jaime Ortega as a cardinal in 1994?

Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope John Paul II

Pope Pius XII

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Cardinal Ortega play in the relationship between Cuba and the United States?

He led the Cuban Revolution.

He facilitated secret talks leading to improved relations.

He was a key figure in the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

He was a mediator in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under whose government did the Catholic Church, led by Ortega, act as an interlocutor?

Raúl Castro

Fidel Castro

Miguel Díaz-Canel

Che Guevara

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Ortega's resignation as Archbishop of Havana?

It was accepted a year after Pope Francis visited Cuba.

It was rejected by the Cuban government.

It was never submitted.

It was immediately accepted.

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