- 1. Castro ruled Cuba for nearly five decades, transforming the island nation into a centrally planned socialist state following the successful revolution in 1959 that overthrew the Batista regime. Under his leadership, Cuba became known for its commitment to education and healthcare, achieving impressive literacy rates and universal healthcare access, which were often highlighted as successes of his government. However, Castro's rule was also marked by significant repression, as political dissent was not tolerated, and many opponents of the regime were imprisoned or forced into exile. His policies, which included the nationalization of industries and land reforms, aimed at reducing inequality but often led to economic challenges and hardship for many citizens. The United States, staunchly opposed to Castro's communist ideology, imposed an economic embargo that further strained the Cuban economy, leading to periods of scarcity and a reliance on support from the Soviet Union. Despite these hardships, Castro remained a symbol of resistance against imperialism for many in the global south, and his charismatic leadership style, along with his revolutionary rhetoric, earned him both fierce advocates and vocal critics both at home and abroad. Following his brother Raúl Castro's ascension to power in 2006, Fidel stepped down from official duties, but his legacy continues to influence Cuban politics and society.
When did Fidel Castro come to power in Cuba?
A) 1959
B) 1961
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 2. What was the name of the movement led by Castro that overthrew the Cuban government?
A) Castro's Rebels
B) Cuban Revolutionary Army
C) 26th of July Movement
D) Cuban Liberation Front
- 3. Which political ideology did Fidel Castro embrace?
A) Communism
B) Fascism
C) Socialism
D) Capitalism
- 4. Who was the long-time leader of Cuba before Castro seized power?
A) Fulgencio Batista
B) Raul Castro
C) Che Guevara
D) Jose Marti
- 5. What was the name of Fidel Castro's brother who later succeeded him as President of Cuba?
A) Camilo Cienfuegos
B) Raul Castro
C) Juan Almeida Bosque
D) Ernesto Guevara
- 6. Which country was a close ally of Cuba during Castro's rule?
A) China
B) Soviet Union
C) United States
D) France
- 7. Which Cuban city is considered the birthplace of the Cuban Revolution?
A) Matanzas
B) Camagüey
C) Havana
D) Santiago
- 8. Which US president announced the embargo on Cuba in response to Castro's government nationalizing US-owned businesses?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Dwight D. Eisenhower
C) Lyndon B. Johnson
D) John F. Kennedy
- 9. What event in 1980 led to an influx of Cuban refugees to the United States?
A) Cuban Missile Crisis
B) Mariel Boatlift
C) Bay of Pigs Invasion
D) Operation Mongoose
- 10. Which of the following Latin American countries did Castro unsuccessfully try to spread his revolution to in the 1960s?
A) Chile
B) Argentina
C) Bolivia
D) Nicaragua
- 11. Who was the Cuban revolutionary and guerrilla leader who fought alongside Castro and was killed in Bolivia?
A) Camilo Cienfuegos
B) Fidelito Castro
C) Che Guevara
D) Raul Castro
- 12. What was the name of the failed CIA-led operation to overthrow Castro in 1961?
A) Operation Zapata
B) Project Alpha
C) Bay of Pigs Invasion
D) Operation Mongoose
- 13. Which Italian city is known for hosting a meeting between Castro and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in 1963?
A) Florence
B) Venice
C) Rome
D) Milan
- 14. What was the name of the Cuban government's mass education campaign initiated under Castro's rule?
A) Literacy Campaign
B) Education for All
C) Learning Initiative
D) Knowledge Revolution
- 15. Which US president formally recognized the Castro government in Cuba in 2015?
A) George W. Bush
B) Bill Clinton
C) Donald Trump
D) Barack Obama
- 16. Which Soviet Premier was in power during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A) Leonid Brezhnev
B) Joseph Stalin
C) Mikhail Gorbachev
D) Nikita Khrushchev
- 17. Where was Fidel Castro born?
A) Birán, Cuba
B) Moscow, Russia
C) New York City, USA
D) Madrid, Spain
- 18. During Castro's rule, what was the name of the program designed to eliminate illiteracy in Cuba?
A) Hola, no puedo
B) Adios, educación
C) Yo, sí puedo
D) Gracias, maestro
- 19. During Castro's rule, what was the name of the Cuban national newspaper controlled by the government?
A) Le Monde
B) Granma
C) El País
D) The New York Times
- 20. Which of the following countries was not a strong ally of Cuba during Castro's rule?
A) North Korea
B) Soviet Union
C) United States
D) Venezuela
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