TARAHUMARA COURT
Which group of people was most affected in the Tarahumara Court case?
The Tarahumara (Rarámuri) indigenous people
What was Ley Fuga?
A practice where prisoners were killed and authorities claimed they were trying to escape.
Who benefited the most from economic development during the Porfiriato?
Elites, foreign investors, and large landowners.
Porfirio Díaz ruled Mexico for many years. Was he a president, a king, or a dictator?
President but ruled like a dictator.
What gas do humans need to breathe in order to survive?
Oxygen
What kind of injustice happened to indigenous communities during the Porfiriato?
They were discriminated against, forced to work, punished unfairly, and denied equal rights.
Who were the main victims of Ley Fuga?
Political opponents, rebels, workers, and people accused of opposing the government.
How were the lives of elites different from the lives of workers?
Elites lived with wealth and comfort, while workers earned low wages and lived in poverty.
Porfirio Díaz was a military man. What was his main role before becoming president?
General/Soldier
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
How did the legal system help control or punish indigenous people instead of protecting them?
Courts and laws were used to accuse them unfairly, ignore their rights, and favor landowners and authorities.
What effect did Ley Fuga have on society?
It created fear and discouraged people from speaking against the government.
Why did economic growth not improve living conditions for most people?
Because wealth was concentrated among a few and workers had little protection or fair pay.
True or False: During the Porfiriato, Mexico became more modern with railroads and cities.
True
Name the continents there are on Earth:
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Antarctica and Oceania.
Why did the Porfirian government allow abuses against indigenous communities to continue?
Because the government prioritized order, economic growth, and elite interests over indigenous rights.
Why was Ley Fuga useful for the Porfirian government to stay in power?
It eliminated opposition and helped maintain control without legal consequences.
How did inequality affect workers and indigenous communities daily lives?
They faced long hours, poor conditions, low pay, and limited opportunities.
Which group enjoyed fancy parties, European fashion, and wealth during the Porfiriato?
Elites/Upper Class
What is the capital city of Sweden?
Stockholm
How did this treatment affect indigenous communities daily lives and their relationship with the government?
It caused fear, poverty, loss of land, and distrust toward the government.
How did practices like Ley Fuga create fear and silence opposition?
People feared punishment or death, so they avoided protesting or criticizing the government.
How could inequality and poor working conditions lead to anger or rebellion?
People became frustrated and angry, which increased resistance and eventually contributed to rebellion.
Porfirio Díaz was known for staying in power for a long time. What was he famous for doing repeatedly?
Reelecting himself
What planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Saturn - 274 moons