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Wars of Independence Trivia Quiz

Here are some interesting facts about wars of independence. Can you correctly answer these "liberating" questions? Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by UncleHern. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
UncleHern

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,008

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Netherlands gained independence from Spain as a result of winning the "Revolt of the Netherlands". The war is also referred to by the number of years the war actually lasted. Another name for this war is the: Hint

20 Year War

80 Year War

50 Year War

War of a Century

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Question 2 of 10

2. East Pakistan (Bangladesh) defeated West Pakistan in 1971 to gain its independence. Which factor contributed to the instigation of this war of liberation? Hint

Elephant imports

Assassination of W. Pakistani king

Insult to the Princess of E. Pakistan

Bhola cyclone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Romania gained its independence from this ruling empire in 1878: Hint

Great Moravia

Ottoman

Russian

Trebizond

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Question 4 of 10

4. On August 17, 1945, Indonesia declared its independence. After four years of turmoil, the Netherlands finally recognized Indonesia as a sovereign nation. The first president of Indonesia was a liberation leader. Who was he? Hint

Suharto

Sukarno

Mohammad Hatta

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Peace Treaty of Tartu of 1920, officially granted independence to this nation from Russia after 2 years of war. Hint

Latvia

Serbia

Estonia

Lithuania

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Question 6 of 10

6. Spain was allied with France during the American Revolution. As a result of their intervention they seized control of this island from the British. Hint

Ibiza

Minorca

Majorca

Tobago

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the Chilean war of independence (1810-1821) from Spain, this indigenous group fought on the side of Spain. Hint

Ca�aris

Garinagu

Mapuche

Guaran�

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), this group of bandits played an instrumental role in the liberation of Greece from the Ottoman Empire: Hint

Locrians

Janissaries

Klephts

Magnesians

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Question 9 of 10

9. This revolutionary group led the drive to expel the Spanish from the Philippines during the Philippine revolution (1895-1898). Hint

Katipunan

Hukbalahap

Nacionalista Party

New People's Army

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Question 10 of 10

10. Guinea-Bissau gained its independence from Portugal after 11 years of insurgency. The war might have lasted longer, had there not been a revolution in Portugal itself. What was the name of this revolution? Hint

Olive Revolution

Football War

Dove Rebellion

Carnation Revolution

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Answer: 80 Year War

The 80 Year War was fought between 1568 and 1648. The Dutch were led by William II, Prince of Orange and Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange.

2. East Pakistan (Bangladesh) defeated West Pakistan in 1971 to gain its independence. Which factor contributed to the instigation of this war of liberation?

Answer: Bhola cyclone

West Pakistan's response to the 1970 Bhola cyclone that hit East Pakistan was similar to the US government's response to Hurricane Katrina. Relief efforts were slow to mobilize in the region. The cyclone was responsible for close to half a million deaths.

3. Romania gained its independence from this ruling empire in 1878:

Answer: Ottoman

With help from the Russians, Romania defeated the Ottoman Empire to gain its independence. The first king of Romania was Carol I.

Answer: Sukarno

The declaration of independence was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta. Sukarno served as president of Indonesia until he was forced to cede powers to Suharto after a questionable coup. Sukarno's daughter, Megawati Sukarnoputri, eventually served as president from 2001-2004.

5. The Peace Treaty of Tartu of 1920, officially granted independence to this nation from Russia after 2 years of war.

Answer: Estonia

Backed by the British Royal Navy, Estonia became an independent nation in 1920. During the war of liberation, the Estonians almost took the Russian city of Petrograd. Estonia was again annexed by the Soviets in 1940, but eventually regained independence in 1991.

6. Spain was allied with France during the American Revolution. As a result of their intervention they seized control of this island from the British.

Answer: Minorca

Spain entered as allies of France, with the intent of seizing territories from the British. They succeeded in taking Minorca but failed in capturing the much more prized territory of Gibraltar on the Spanish mainland. Though fighting on the side of the Americans, the Spanish crown was not too enthusiastic about recognizing the United States.

7. During the Chilean war of independence (1810-1821) from Spain, this indigenous group fought on the side of Spain.

Answer: Mapuche

The Mapuche fought the Spanish for centuries. When Chile revolted against Spain, the Mapuche aided the royal forces. After Chilean independence, the Mapuche were "pacified" by the Chileans and their lands were confiscated (Araucan�a).

8. During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), this group of bandits played an instrumental role in the liberation of Greece from the Ottoman Empire:

Answer: Klephts

Klephts were bandits who lived in the Greek countryside. They were men who had gotten into trouble with the Ottomans. They supported themselves by robbing from travelers. The term "kleptomaniac" derives from the name of this group.

9. This revolutionary group led the drive to expel the Spanish from the Philippines during the Philippine revolution (1895-1898).

Answer: Katipunan

The Katipunan (The Society) was formed in 1892 to resist the Spanish. A member of the Katipunan, General Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy, became the first President of the Republic. Eventually, he was captured by American forces during the Philippine-American War. He swore allegiance to the US thus ending the Republic. The Philippines remained a US colony until 1946.

Answer: Carnation Revolution

The Carnation Revolution ended the Estado Novo (dictatorship) in Portugal that had held power since 1933. The liberation movements of their colonies in Africa contributed to leftist elements of the army overthrowing the regime.

Source: Author UncleHern

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