0

Communism in Cuba: A Revolution in the Americas

Description: Test your knowledge about the significant events, leaders, and impacts of Communism in Cuba, a pivotal revolution in the Americas.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: cuba communism fidel castro che guevara cold war
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which Cuban revolutionary leader played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the Batista regime and the establishment of a communist government?

  1. Fulgencio Batista

  2. Fidel Castro

  3. Che Guevara

  4. Camilo Cienfuegos


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fidel Castro, along with his brother Raul Castro and Che Guevara, led the Cuban Revolution, culminating in the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista's government and the establishment of a communist state.

What was the name of the armed uprising that marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution?

  1. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  2. Cuban Missile Crisis

  3. Moncada Barracks Attack

  4. Escambray Rebellion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Moncada Barracks Attack, led by Fidel Castro and a group of revolutionaries, was a failed attempt to overthrow the Batista regime in 1953. Despite its failure, it marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.

Which iconic figure of the Cuban Revolution was known as the 'Heroic Guerrilla' and played a crucial role in spreading revolutionary ideals throughout Latin America?

  1. Camilo Cienfuegos

  2. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

  3. Juan Almeida Bosque

  4. Haydée Santamaría


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, an Argentine-born revolutionary, became a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution. He was known for his military prowess, strategic thinking, and his role in spreading revolutionary ideals throughout Latin America.

What was the name of the political party founded by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries after the success of the Cuban Revolution?

  1. Communist Party of Cuba

  2. Cuban Revolutionary Party

  3. National Liberation Front

  4. Socialist Workers' Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) was founded in 1965 as the ruling political party of Cuba. It is the only legal political party in the country and has played a central role in shaping Cuba's political and economic policies.

Which significant event in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war and heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

  1. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  2. Cuban Missile Crisis

  3. Escambray Rebellion

  4. Sierra Maestra Campaign


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962, triggered by the Soviet Union's placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. It brought the world to the brink of nuclear war and was eventually resolved through diplomatic negotiations.

What was the name of the U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961, aimed at overthrowing the communist government?

  1. Escambray Rebellion

  2. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  3. Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. Sierra Maestra Campaign


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961, aimed at overthrowing the communist government led by Fidel Castro. The invasion was a major embarrassment for the United States and further strained relations between the two countries.

Which Cuban revolutionary leader was known for his role in the Sierra Maestra Campaign, a crucial phase of the Cuban Revolution?

  1. Camilo Cienfuegos

  2. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

  3. Juan Almeida Bosque

  4. Haydée Santamaría


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Camilo Cienfuegos was a key figure in the Sierra Maestra Campaign, a guerrilla warfare campaign led by Fidel Castro in the Sierra Maestra mountains. He played a crucial role in securing victory for the revolutionary forces.

What was the name of the U.S. economic embargo imposed on Cuba in response to the Cuban Revolution and its alignment with the Soviet Union?

  1. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  2. Cuban Missile Crisis

  3. Escambray Rebellion

  4. U.S. Embargo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The U.S. Embargo, also known as the Cuban Embargo, is an economic embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba. It was implemented in response to the Cuban Revolution and Cuba's alignment with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Which Cuban revolutionary leader was known as the 'First Lady of the Revolution' and played a significant role in the Cuban literacy campaign?

  1. Vilma Espín

  2. Haydée Santamaría

  3. Celia Sánchez

  4. Melba Hernández


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vilma Espín was a prominent Cuban revolutionary leader and the wife of Fidel Castro. She was known as the 'First Lady of the Revolution' and played a significant role in the Cuban literacy campaign, as well as in promoting women's rights and equality.

What was the name of the Cuban counter-revolutionary movement that opposed the communist government and engaged in guerrilla warfare?

  1. Escambray Rebellion

  2. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  3. Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. Sierra Maestra Campaign


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Escambray Rebellion was a counter-revolutionary movement in Cuba that opposed the communist government and engaged in guerrilla warfare in the Escambray Mountains. It was eventually suppressed by the Cuban government.

Which Cuban revolutionary leader was known for his role in the urban underground movement during the Cuban Revolution?

  1. Camilo Cienfuegos

  2. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

  3. Juan Almeida Bosque

  4. Frank País


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frank País was a Cuban revolutionary leader known for his role in the urban underground movement during the Cuban Revolution. He played a crucial role in organizing and coordinating resistance activities against the Batista regime.

What was the name of the Cuban revolutionary movement led by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries?

  1. 26th of July Movement

  2. Sierra Maestra Movement

  3. Cuban Revolutionary Front

  4. National Liberation Front


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 26th of July Movement was a Cuban revolutionary movement led by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries. It was named after the date of the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks in 1953, which marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.

Which Cuban revolutionary leader was known for his role in the Sierra Maestra Campaign and later became a prominent figure in the Cuban government?

  1. Camilo Cienfuegos

  2. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

  3. Juan Almeida Bosque

  4. Raúl Castro


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raúl Castro, the younger brother of Fidel Castro, played a crucial role in the Sierra Maestra Campaign and later became a prominent figure in the Cuban government. He succeeded Fidel Castro as the President of Cuba in 2008.

What was the name of the Cuban revolutionary movement that emerged in the eastern part of the country and played a significant role in the overthrow of the Batista regime?

  1. 26th of July Movement

  2. Sierra Maestra Movement

  3. Cuban Revolutionary Front

  4. National Liberation Front


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sierra Maestra Movement was a Cuban revolutionary movement that emerged in the eastern part of the country and played a significant role in the overthrow of the Batista regime. It was led by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries.

Which Cuban revolutionary leader was known for his role in the urban underground movement during the Cuban Revolution and later became a prominent figure in the Cuban government?

  1. Camilo Cienfuegos

  2. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

  3. Juan Almeida Bosque

  4. José Antonio Echeverría


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

José Antonio Echeverría was a Cuban revolutionary leader known for his role in the urban underground movement during the Cuban Revolution. He was a student leader and played a crucial role in organizing and coordinating resistance activities against the Batista regime.

- Hide questions