Independence Fever- Quiz

1. What event do Americans celebrate with a national holiday on July 4th?

A. George Washington’s birthday

B. King George III’s ascension to the throne of England

C. Formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England

D. Official signing of the Declaration of Independence

C. Formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England

TOPICS: The official signing actually took place over several days.

2. What country celebrates a national holiday in July in honor of an 1867 act that unified the nation?

A. United States

B. Canada

C. Russia

D. Korea

B. Canada

TOPICS: On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act unified Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as the Dominion of Canada. The holiday was formerly known as Dominion Day but changed to Canada Day in 1982 when the Canadian Constitution was changed.

3. What country celebrates an independence day that originated 13 years and 10 days after America’s July 4th holiday?

A. Australia

B. Canada

C. England

D. France

D. France

TOPICS: Bastille Day is a national holiday in France celebrated on July 14th. It dates back to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789.

4. Every revolution worth its salt has a flag for its supporters to display. What do you call a person with an expert knowledge of flags?

A. Vexillologist

B. Flagman

C. Flatulent

D. Flagellin

A. Vexillologist

TOPICS: It doesn’t make much sense until you think about revolutions. After all, vex means to agitate and you must admit a rebel flag will do that to the powers that be.

5. In 1581, the Dutch provinces within the Union of Utrecht declared their Independence from what nation?

A. Spain

B. Belgium

C. England

D. Germany

A. Spain

TOPICS: Political dissatisfaction combined with growing Protestant support caused the movement, although this battle for Independence lasted decades and was not won easily.

6. Bernardo O’Higgins was a famous revolutionary leader for what country?

A. Chile

B. Ireland

C. United States

D. None of the above, he was made up by The QuizQueen

A. Chile

TOPICS: He was a Chilean revolutionary leader and in fact declared Chile independent of Spain in 1818, although somewhat prematurely as the last Spanish forces were not expelled until 1826. He was named director general but his rule did not outlast the Spanish as he was ousted by popular opinion in 1823.

7. Between 1821 and 1829 the people of Greece battled for their independence from what empire?

A. Catholic

B. Roman

C. Russian

D. Ottoman

D. The Ottoman Empire

TOPICS: An uprising fifty years previous had failed, but during the intervening years the empire had weakened and the mood of the world had shifted to sympathize with rebels following the American and French revolutions.

8. What country celebrates its Independence Day on September 16 in honor of a martyred priest’s failed attempt to overthrow the government?

A. Ireland

B. Italy

C. Mexico

D. Spain

B. Mexico

TOPICS: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led a crusade to free Mexico from the oppressive Spanish colonial government in 1811. His memory was honored after Mexico attained independence in 1824.

9. How many colonies were there at the start of the American revolution?

A.  3

B. 13

C. 23

D. 33

B. 13

TOPICS: No Americans better have missed that question…

10. What country marks August 15, 1947 as its Independence Day?

A. Guatamala

B. Australia

C. Puerto Rico

D. India

D. India

TOPICS: That day marked the end of British rule in India.

11. January 1, 1912, marks what important event in Chinese history?

A. The end of imperial rule

B. Establishment of the Republic of China

C. Establishment of the People’s Republic of China

D. Establishment of the People’s Democracy of China

C. Establishment of the People’s Republic of China

TOPICS: The new Republic of China was inaugurated on that date (under a Republican form of government) although the end of imperial rule would be acceptable (even thought that ended by all effects some time in late 1911. The People’s Republic of China (under a Communist form of government) was not created until 1949.

12. The Russian Revolution of _____ resulted in the formation of the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?

A. 1895

B. 1905

C. 1917

D. 1927

C. 1917

TOPICS: There was a Russian Revolution of 1905 that did earn some concession from the Czar but did not end the rule of Czars. That event came about in 1917. If you think that is nit-picky just be glad I didn’t ask what month (as there were both February and October revolts in that year!).

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