The Cuban Revolution

Key Figures

100

What is the name of Fidels brother? 

Raul 

200

How many attempted plots were there to kill Fidel?  

1-10

10-50

50-100

100-300

300-500

600+ 

600+

300

Where does the nickname Che come from : 

a) spanish for dude

b) childhood nickname given by his late father

c) just fun to say 

A

400

What degree did Fidel graduate with? 

Doctorate In Law 

500

What did Che attend school for? 

Medicine

Fun Facts

100

Where did Che meet the Castro brothers? 

a) Argentina 

b) Mexico

c) Cuba

Mexico 

200

What popular board game did the revolutionists play? 

Chess

300

When did Fidel Castro begun to smoke cigars? 

Age 15 (alongside his father)

400

What sport did Fidel excel in during school? 

Baseball

500

What lung condition did Che suffer from? 

Asthma 

Iconography

100

What are the colours of the July 26th movements flag? 

Red & Black

200

What is the national tree of Cuba? 

The Royal Palm

300

What is the name of the cat the rebel group was famous for wearing? 

A beret

400

What is the reasoning behind the July 26th movement not shaving their beards? 

Fidel thought it saved them more time in which they could be more productive. Overtime it became more of a symbol of triumph (post revolution) 

500

What do the colours in the July 26th movement flag represent? 

Red - bloodshed

Black - Hardship