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Quiz about New Years Revolutions
Quiz about New Years Revolutions

New Year's Revolutions Trivia Quiz


One man's revolutionary or freedom fighter may be another man's terrorist. These questions are based on just a few of the revolutions recorded in human history.

A multiple-choice quiz by shuttlemania. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
shuttlemania
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,233
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
676
Last 3 plays: 1995Tarpon (10/10), ankitankurddit (8/10), Guest 172 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 1848 was a year of revolution and political upheaval across much of Europe with uprisings in Hungary, Belgium, Poland, the Italian states and German states as well as other countries. What "seasonal" name is sometimes given to these uprisings? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A series of revolts by slaves against the Roman Empire culminated in a rebellion of over 100,000 former gladiators and slaves between 73 BC and 71 BC. Who was the leader of this revolt, the subject of a 1960 Stanley Kubrick film - and a well-known source of inspiration to some sections of the extreme Left? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which revolution began with the storming of the Bastille on 14th July 1789? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Played by Marlon Brando in the 1952 film "Viva Zapata", Emiliano Zapata was a revolutionary leader in which country's upheavals from 1910-1920? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One definition of Revolution is "a big change or improvement in the way something works or in the way people do a particular activity". What term is commonly used to describe the transition from hand production methods to the widespread use of machines that started in Britain in the late 18th century? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Prior to the Unification of Italy, several of the Italian states revolted against the ruling monarchs and princes in 1848. Which island state was the first of these states to revolt, commencing in January of that year? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. William Gaud of the U.S. Agency for International Development coined what phrase to describe the technologies used to increase agricultural production between the late 1940s and late 1960s? The colour is now associated with a clean environment. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Known officially as "The Great October Socialist Revolution", but more commonly known as "Red October", in which country did the Bolsheviks revolt in 1917? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Prior to the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, the American colonists resented (among other things) the high taxes imposed from Britain. In a show of defiance, some colonists took direct action in Boston harbor in 1773. What did this action become known as? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Communist Party of China and later the head of The People's Republic of China, led the way in social and political reforms leading the country into Communism. What is the period in China from 1966 to 1976 commonly called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 1848 was a year of revolution and political upheaval across much of Europe with uprisings in Hungary, Belgium, Poland, the Italian states and German states as well as other countries. What "seasonal" name is sometimes given to these uprisings?

Answer: Spring Of Nations

Although there were common grounds for the unrest such as dissatisfaction by the lower classes and an upsurge in nationalism, the uprisings were quickly suppressed. However, some regard the uprisings as the first step in the road to the unification of Germany and the unification of Italy.
2. A series of revolts by slaves against the Roman Empire culminated in a rebellion of over 100,000 former gladiators and slaves between 73 BC and 71 BC. Who was the leader of this revolt, the subject of a 1960 Stanley Kubrick film - and a well-known source of inspiration to some sections of the extreme Left?

Answer: Spartacus

The rebellion is sometimes known as "The War Of Spartacus" and was eventually quelled in 71 BC. Spartacus was the best known of the commanders, which also included Crixus, Castus and Gannicus. The revolutionaries were portrayed as heroic freedom fighters in the film, but this is not been supported by historical evidence.
3. Which revolution began with the storming of the Bastille on 14th July 1789?

Answer: The French Revolution

Despite a financial crisis caused by waging wars in Europe and North America as well as widespread food shortages caused by ongoing crop failures, the aristocracy and higher clergy were perceived by the common people as being extravagant. The resentment built up to the point where the common people stormed the Bastille and took over rule of the country.

The King, Louis XVI and many members of the aristocracy were executed and France became a Republic.
4. Played by Marlon Brando in the 1952 film "Viva Zapata", Emiliano Zapata was a revolutionary leader in which country's upheavals from 1910-1920?

Answer: Mexico

Zapata fought against the corrupt regime of President Porfirio Diaz and for the rights of peasants and farmers who had been victimized. He formed an alliance with Pancho Villa and was lured to his death in 1919.
5. One definition of Revolution is "a big change or improvement in the way something works or in the way people do a particular activity". What term is commonly used to describe the transition from hand production methods to the widespread use of machines that started in Britain in the late 18th century?

Answer: The Industrial Revolution

Although the start of the Industrial Revolution cannot be precisely defined, the introduction of the factory system and machinery powered by water and later steam transformed production processes including textiles, agriculture, mining, chemicals and transport.

Whilst this kick-started sustained growth in the economy, the standard of living for the majority lagged behind for several decades.
6. Prior to the Unification of Italy, several of the Italian states revolted against the ruling monarchs and princes in 1848. Which island state was the first of these states to revolt, commencing in January of that year?

Answer: Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies

The "The Kingdom Of Two Sicilies" gained independence in the revolution, but this lasted only 16 months. By 1871, Rome had become the capital of the unified Kingdom of Italy.
7. William Gaud of the U.S. Agency for International Development coined what phrase to describe the technologies used to increase agricultural production between the late 1940s and late 1960s? The colour is now associated with a clean environment.

Answer: The Green Revolution

He is quoted as saying, "These and other developments in the field of agriculture contain the makings of a new revolution. It is not a violent Red Revolution like that of the Soviets, nor is it a White Revolution like that of the Shah of Iran. I call it the Green Revolution."
8. Known officially as "The Great October Socialist Revolution", but more commonly known as "Red October", in which country did the Bolsheviks revolt in 1917?

Answer: Russia

The first revolt at the beginning of 1917 overthrew Tsar Nicholas II and replaced the autocracy with a broadly based 'provisional government'. This in turn was overthrown in October 1917 and led to Communism and the foundation of a major world power for most of the rest of the century.
9. Prior to the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, the American colonists resented (among other things) the high taxes imposed from Britain. In a show of defiance, some colonists took direct action in Boston harbor in 1773. What did this action become known as?

Answer: The Boston Tea Party

In 1770, the British had removed all taxes, except on tea, to be replaced by fixed contributions by the colonies. By 1773 tensions had increased and with ships laden with tea anchored in Boston harbour, a group of patriots dumped the tea into the water.
10. Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Communist Party of China and later the head of The People's Republic of China, led the way in social and political reforms leading the country into Communism. What is the period in China from 1966 to 1976 commonly called?

Answer: The Cultural Revolution

Although Mao Zedong declared the Cultural Revolution as officially over in 1969, it was later announced in 1981 (5 years after Mao's death) by the Central Committee that it lasted from May 1966 to October 1976, when the remaining members of the Gang of Four were arrested.
Source: Author shuttlemania

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