José Mujica

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was José Mujica born?May 20, 1935
2. Where was José Mujica born?Montevideo, Uruguay
3. What is José Mujica known for?Decriminalization of abortion, legalization of marijuana, legalization of same-sex marriage
4. What is the presidential term?March 1, 2010 – March 1, 2015
5. What is the presidential salary donation?Approximately 90% of his monthly salary donated to charities
6. Who was José Mujica?José Mujica was the president of Uruguay who lived like a farmer and gave most of his money to help others.

Guerrilla Movement: A small group that uses surprise tactics and irregular warfare to fight a larger force.
Materialism: A belief that owning many possessions and wealth is the most important thing in life.
Secularism: The principle that government should be separate from religious institutions and beliefs.