History quiz History – Latin American History Quiz By isitok - September 6, 2024 0 72 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Page 1 of 20 1. Who was the revolutionary leader known for his role in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish rule in the early 19th century? A) Simón Bolívar B) José de San Martín C) Miguel Hidalgo D) Antonio José de Sucre Page 2 of 20 2. What was the name of the 1519-1521 Spanish expedition led by Hernán Cortés that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire? A) The Conquest of Peru B) The Spanish Inquisition C) The Conquest of Mexico D) The Reconquista Answer: C) The Conquest of Mexico A) The Conquest of Peru B) The Spanish Inquisition C) The Conquest of Mexico D) The Reconquista Page 3 of 20 3. Which 19th-century Mexican priest is considered a key figure in the Mexican War of Independence and is celebrated for his "Grito de Dolores"? A) Miguel Hidalgo B) José María Morelos C) Vicente Guerrero D) Agustín de Iturbide Page 4 of 20 4. What event in 1959 led to the establishment of a socialist state in Cuba? A) The Cuban Missile Crisis B) The Bay of Pigs Invasion C) The Cuban Revolution D) The Cuban Independence War Page 5 of 20 5. Who was the Argentine revolutionary leader known for his role in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro? A) Che Guevara B) Juan Domingo Perón C) Carlos Gardel D) Jorge Luis Borges Page 6 of 20 6. What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by President James Monroe in 1823? A) To establish trade agreements with Latin American countries B) To prevent European interference in the affairs of the Americas C) To promote the spread of democracy in Latin America D) To support Latin American independence movements Page 7 of 20 7. What significant political and social movement in Brazil, led by Getúlio Vargas, aimed to create a more centralized and authoritarian state in the 1930s? A) The Revolution of 1930 B) The Integralista Movement C) The Estado Novo D) The Brazilian Social Democracy Page 8 of 20 8. What treaty, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal? A) The Treaty of Paris B) The Treaty of Tordesillas C) The Treaty of Utrecht D) The Treaty of Versailles Page 9 of 20 9. Who was the first emperor of Brazil, establishing the Empire of Brazil in 1822? A) Pedro I B) João VI C) Pedro II D) Dom Manuel Page 10 of 20 10. What was the main goal of the Panama Canal construction, completed in 1914? A) To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for faster maritime trade routes B) To expand U.S. territorial claims in Latin America C) To establish a U.S. military base in Central America D) To facilitate the transportation of gold and silver from South America Page 11 of 20 11. What was the name of the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983, known for its human rights abuses and the "Dirty War"? A) The National Reorganization Process B) The Peronist Regime C) The Argentine Republic D) The Military Junta Page 12 of 20 12. Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution, which led to the establishment of the first independent Black republic in 1804? A) Toussaint Louverture B) Jean-Jacques Dessalines C) Henri Christophe D) Alexandre Pétion Page 13 of 20 13. What was the main cause of the Paraguayan War (War of the Triple Alliance), which lasted from 1864 to 1870? A) Territorial disputes and ambitions of expansion in South America B) Economic competition between Argentina and Paraguay C) Political instability in Paraguay D) A struggle for independence from Spanish rule Page 14 of 20 14. What landmark event in 1998 marked a major political shift in Venezuela, leading to the rise of Hugo Chávez? A) The Bolivarian Revolution B) The Venezuelan Economic Crisis C) The Caracazo riots D) The 1998 Presidential Election Page 15 of 20 15. What was the primary focus of the Latin American literary movement known as "Magical Realism"? A) To document historical events with precision B) To combine realistic narrative with fantastical elements C) To promote political and social activism through literature D) To revive ancient indigenous traditions Page 16 of 20 16. What was the name of the 19th-century Brazilian movement that sought to abolish slavery and led to the end of slavery in Brazil in 1888? A) The Abolitionist Movement B) The Free Womb Law C) The Golden Law (Lei Áurea) D) The Reformed Abolitionist Society Page 17 of 20 17. What was the name of the 1930 coup in Brazil that led to the rise of Getúlio Vargas and the establishment of his authoritarian regime? A) The Revolution of 1930 B) The Brazilian Coup C) The Vargas Uprising D) The Estado Novo Page 18 of 20 18. What was the purpose of the Alliance for Progress, launched by the United States in 1961? A) To counteract the influence of Soviet communism in Latin America B) To promote economic development and political stability in Latin America C) To establish trade agreements with Latin American countries D) To support military dictatorships in the region Page 19 of 20 19. Who was the famous Chilean poet and Nobel laureate known for his works celebrating Latin American culture and social issues? A) Pablo Neruda B) Gabriela Mistral C) Octavio Paz D) Jorge Luis Borges Page 20 of 20 20. What major conflict occurred in Colombia from the 1960s to the early 2010s, involving various guerrilla groups and paramilitary organizations? A) The Colombian Drug War B) The Colombian Civil War C) The Colombian Insurgency D) The Colombian Revolutionary War Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start QuizSkip and continue
