What aspect of Haitian culture did Duvalier incorporate into his rule?
Folk dance
Mythology
Language transmission
Traditional music
Answer
Duvalier incorporated mythology into his rule by claiming to be the living incarnation of the loa Papa Legba, a crossroads spirit who acts as the guardian of the boundary between the mortal and spirit worlds.
Dictating History: Unraveling François Duvalier's Rule in Haiti
More Questions
In which general election was François Duvalier first elected president?
How did François acquire the nickname "Papa Doc"?
What was the mission of the scholarship Duvalier received?
What rampant issue led to Haitians being highly fearful under Duvalier's rule?
After his first election, what did Duvalier's regime quickly become?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox