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Quiz about Second Spanish Republic
Quiz about Second Spanish Republic

Second Spanish Republic Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about Spain before the Civil War? This quiz will test your knowledge of the Spanish Second Republic.

A multiple-choice quiz by marioarcadia. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
marioarcadia
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
211,903
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
605
Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (3/10), Guest 188 (6/10), fgrozalen (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Before the coming of the Republic, who was the head of state in Spain? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When was the Second Republic officially proclaimed? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first (and only) head of state of the Second Republic? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. At time of the miners' uprising (1934) in Asturias, who was sent suppress it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the leader of CEDA, which governed between the years 1933-1936 in coalition with the Radical Party? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What were the colors of the Spanish Republican flag? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many regions achieved autonomous status before the end of the Civil War? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Communist leader was known as La Pasionaria? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What country was the first to recognize the Republican Government of Spain? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which trade union had more power in industrial areas? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Before the coming of the Republic, who was the head of state in Spain?

Answer: King Alfonso XIII

King Alfonso XIIi, son of Alfonso XII, was the head state of Spain from 1902 to 1931. Primo de Rivera was the chief of government between the years 1923 to 1931, and General Franco was the dictator between 1939 and 1975.
2. When was the Second Republic officially proclaimed?

Answer: 14th April, 1931

With the democratic elections won by the republican parties, Niceto Alcalá Zamora proclaimed in Madrid the Second Republic, on 14th April, 1931. (Incidentally, the First Spanish Republic dates from 1873-74).
3. Who was the first (and only) head of state of the Second Republic?

Answer: Niceto Alcalá Zamora

The head of state was Niceto Alcalá Zamora, a liberal man who had the support of most of the political parties. Manuel Azaña was the Prime Ministers in years 1931-1933 and 1936-1939. Primo de Rivera was the founder of Falange and Lerroux leader of the Partido Radical.
4. At time of the miners' uprising (1934) in Asturias, who was sent suppress it?

Answer: General Franco

Franco was the one choosen by the army to end the conflict with his troops from Morocco and the Canary Islands.
5. Who was the leader of CEDA, which governed between the years 1933-1936 in coalition with the Radical Party?

Answer: Gil Robles

Gil Robles was the leader of this party, and Lerroux was the Prime Minister. Azaña was the leader of Izquierda Republicana (left-wing) and Macià was the leader of Catalan nationalists.
6. What were the colors of the Spanish Republican flag?

Answer: Red, yellow and purple

In recognition of Castille, the republican flag had purple color, instead of red.
7. How many regions achieved autonomous status before the end of the Civil War?

Answer: Three

They were Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque Country.
8. Which Communist leader was known as La Pasionaria?

Answer: Dolores Ibárruri

Dolores Ibárruri was member of the Communist party and the first woman to became member of the Spanish Parliament.
9. What country was the first to recognize the Republican Government of Spain?

Answer: Chile

Chile, in 1931, was the first country that opened diplomatic relationships with the Second Republic.
10. Which trade union had more power in industrial areas?

Answer: CNT

The CNT (National Workers' Confederation) had a strong popular support in industrial places as Barcelona or Madrid.
Source: Author marioarcadia

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