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Akhushtan in Guatemala. He talks about the proud heritage of the Mayans and the struggle they've faced with poverty and oppression. He highlights the long civil war and the rebuilding efforts afterward. A key figure in this effort is Rigoberta Menchu Tum, who won the Nobel Peace Prize at 33, being the youngest and first Native American recipient. Despite her personal losses to government soldiers, she remains a strong voice for peace and justice.

The text continues to highlight Rigoberta's journey and impact. She established "the Committee for Campesino Unity" and "Revolutionary Christians." In her award acceptance, she explained, "Revolutionary means Transformation" and said if she had chosen armed struggle, she’d be in the mountains now.

Who was the youngest person to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize?

Rigoberta Menchu Tum
Teddy Roosevelt
Gandhi
Jimmy Carter

2. Where was she from?

Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Colombia

3. What word did she consider synonymous to "revolutionary?"

transformation
fighting
combat
rebellion

4. How old was she when she won the Nobel Prize?

35
42
33
21

5. What did this Nobel Prize Winner do to fight oppression?

she protested in the streets
she founded two political organizations
she left her country

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 hour ago

1. Who was the youngest person to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize?

**Rigoberta Menchu Tum**

2. Where was she from?
**Guatemala**

3. What word did she consider synonymous to "revolutionary?"
**transformation**

4. How old was she when she won the Nobel Prize?
**33**

5. What did this Nobel Prize Winner do to fight oppression?
**she founded two political organizations**

anonymous anonymous answered
1 hour ago

What does it mean when a Guatemalan shakes his hand quickly so that the index and middle fingers slap together and make a snapping sound?

He is trying to get a girl's attention.
He is adding emphasis, expressing surprise, or indicating “hurry.”
He is showing affection.
He is hungry.

2. What is the most commonly consumed protein in Guatemala? Click on Explore Topics, then Diet.
beef
nuts
eggs
beans

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 hour ago

1. What does it mean when a Guatemalan shakes his hand quickly so that the index and middle fingers slap together and make a snapping sound?

**He is adding emphasis, expressing surprise, or indicating “hurry.”**

2. What is the most commonly consumed protein in Guatemala?
**beans**