Álida España
- April 8, 1993
- 68 years
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Álida España, 68, Guatemalan activist and politician.
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|Álida España (12 April 1924 – 8 April 1993) was a Guatemalan activist and politician. She was the wife of President Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio, First Lady of Guatemala during his government.
During her husband's government, she played a leading role in social work, favoring children and creating the Board of Social Works of the President's Wife, which helped the most vulnerable.
She died in 1993 at the age of 68. Different institutions are named after her.
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1.What was the age of Álida España at the time of her death?
- A.68correct
- B.72
- C.70
- D.65
Álida España died at the age of 68.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What type of work did Álida España prioritize during her time in office?
- A.Social work favoring childrencorrect
- B.International trade negotiation
- C.Military reform
- D.Environmental protection
During her husband's government, Álida España played a leading role in social work, favoring children.
Source: Biography introduction
3.Whom did the Board of Social Works of the President's Wife specifically aim to help?
- A.The most vulnerablecorrect
- B.The military families
- C.The political elite
- D.Government employees
The Board of Social Works of the President's Wife helped the most vulnerable.
Source: Biography introduction
4.What legacy remains regarding the recognition of Álida España?
- A.Different institutions are named after hercorrect
- B.Her house is a national monument
- C.A national holiday exists in her name
- D.Her portrait is on currency
After her passing, different institutions were named after Álida España.
Source: Biography introduction
5.Which of these best describes the professional background of Álida España?
- A.Doctor and educator
- B.Lawyer and writer
- C.Activist and politiciancorrect
- D.Artist and diplomat
Álida España was a Guatemalan activist and politician.
Source: Biography introduction
6.On what date did Álida España die?
- A.8 April 1993correct
- B.5 June 1993
- C.20 May 1993
- D.12 April 1993
Álida España died on 8 April 1993.
Source: Biography introduction
7.What was the primary focus of the Board created by Álida España?
- A.Public health awareness
- B.Housing development for citizens
- C.Educational policy reform
- D.Social works for the needycorrect
The board created by Álida España focused on social works to help the most vulnerable.
Source: Biography introduction
8.Did Álida España play a minor or leading role in social work during her husband's term?
- A.A leading rolecorrect
- B.A supportive but secondary role
- C.A minor role
- D.No official role
Álida España played a leading role in social work during her husband's government.
Source: Biography introduction
9.What is the status of institutions honoring Álida España?
- A.Different institutions are named after hercorrect
- B.They were closed after her death
- C.They are private medical facilities
- D.They are exclusively in Guatemala City
The biography explicitly mentions that different institutions are named after Álida España.
Source: Biography introduction
10.What was the date of birth of Álida España?
- A.15 May 1925
- B.20 August 1924
- C.10 January 1920
- D.12 April 1924correct
Álida España was born on 12 April 1924.
Source: Biography introduction
11.What was the nationality of Álida España?
- A.Mexican
- B.Guatemalancorrect
- C.Salvadoran
- D.Honduran
Álida España is identified as a Guatemalan activist and politician.
Source: Biography introduction
12.Who was the husband of Álida España?
- A.Carlos Manuel Arana Osoriocorrect
- B.Juan José Arévalo
- C.Jacobo Árbenz
- D.Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes
Álida España was the wife of President Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio.
Source: Biography introduction
13.What official role did Álida España hold during her husband's presidency?
- A.Ambassador to Spain
- B.Minister of Education
- C.First Lady of Guatemalacorrect
- D.Minister of Social Development
Álida España served as the First Lady of Guatemala during her husband's government.
Source: Biography introduction
14.What specific board did Álida España create while serving as First Lady?
- A.Board of Social Works of the President's Wifecorrect
- B.Board of Child Education and Welfare
- C.Guatemalan National Social Services Board
- D.Presidential Foundation for Vulnerable Youth
Álida España created the Board of Social Works of the President's Wife during her husband's government.
Source: Biography introduction
15.In what year did Álida España pass away?
- A.1990
- B.1998
- C.1995
- D.1993correct
Álida España died in 1993.
Source: Biography introduction
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