Independence Fever

1. What is the event that Americans celebrate a national holiday on July 4?
A. George Washington's birthday
ascension B. King George III 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 has actually taken place for several days.

2. What country celebrates a national holiday in July in honor of a 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 has been changed.

3. What country celebrates a day of independence, which 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 in France is a national holiday, celebrated on July 14. It dates back to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789.

4. Every revolution has a flag that is respected for his supporters to display. What do you call a person with a deep knowledge of flags?
A. Vexillologist
B. Flagman
C. Flatulent
D. flagellin

A. Vexillologist
TOPICS: It makes little sense until you think about revolutions. After all, a means to harass and shake it must admit a rebel flag will do it for the powers that be.

5. In 1581, the Dutch provinces within the Union of Utrecht declared their independence from which country?
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 has 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, was established by QuizQueen

A. Chile
TOPICS: It was a revolutionary leader to Chile and Chile declared it independent of Spain in 1818, although a bit 'premature, as the last Spanish forces were not expelled until 1826. E 'was named general manager, but the Spanish government will not survive as it was ousted by popular opinion in 1823.

7. Between 1821 and 1829 the population of Greece fought for its independence from what empire?
A. Catholic
B. Romano
C. Russo
D. Ottoman

D. The Ottoman Empire
TOPICS: An uprising fifty years previous had failed, but during the following years, the empire was weakened and the mood of the world had moved to sympathize with the rebels after the American and French revolutions.

8. What country celebrates its Independence Day on Sept. 16 in honor of the failed attempt by a priest martyr 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 won its independence in 1824.

9. How many colonies were present at the beginning of the American Revolution?
A. 3
B. 13
C. 23
D. 33

B. 13
TOPICS: No Americans better have missed that question ...

10. What distinguishes the country August 15, 1947 as Independence Day?
A. Guatemala
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. Formation 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), even if the end of imperial rule would be acceptable (even thought that ended with all the effects for some time towards the end of 1911, Republic China (sotto. a communist form of government) was not created until 1949.

12. _____ The Russian Revolution led to the formation of the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
A. 1895
B. 1905
C. 1917
D. 1.927

C. 1917
TOPICS: There was a Russian revolution of 1905 that earned some concessions from the Tsar, but did not end the rule of the Tsar. This event was born in 1917. If you think that is nit-picky just be glad not to ask what month (as there were to be addressed in February and October of that year!).