#1
Which revolutionary leader is known as 'The Liberator'?
Simón Bolívar
ExplanationBolívar played a central role in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish rule.
#2
Who led the Mexican War of Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo
ExplanationHidalgo was a leading figure in the early stages of the Mexican independence movement.
#3
Who was the leader of the Cuban independence movement against Spain?
Jose Marti
ExplanationMarti was a key figure in the Cuban struggle for independence.
#4
Which country did not have a significant independence movement led by indigenous peoples?
Argentina
ExplanationIndigenous leadership wasn't a significant factor in Argentina's independence movement.
#5
Who was the first president of Argentina?
Bernardino Rivadavia
ExplanationRivadavia served as Argentina's first president from 1826 to 1827.
#6
Which country was not part of the United Provinces of Central America?
Colombia
ExplanationColombia was not among the Central American provinces that formed the federation.
#7
Who was a key leader in the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
ExplanationKey figure in leading the slave rebellion resulting in Haiti's independence.
#8
Which country was not part of Gran Colombia?
Argentina
ExplanationArgentina was not part of the territories that formed Gran Colombia.
#9
Which country did not achieve independence as a result of Simon Bolivar's efforts?
Chile
ExplanationChile achieved independence under Bernardo O'Higgins, not solely due to Bolívar.
#10
Who was the leader of the Brazilian independence movement?
Dom Pedro I
ExplanationDom Pedro I played a crucial role in Brazil's separation from Portugal.
#11
Which European power was most influential in Latin America during the colonial period?
Spain
ExplanationSpain held significant control over Latin American colonies during the colonial era.
#12
Who was the leader of the Mexican Revolution?
Emiliano Zapata
ExplanationZapata was a prominent leader in the Mexican Revolution, advocating for agrarian reform.
#13
Who wrote 'The Communist Manifesto'?
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
ExplanationMarx and Engels co-authored the influential political pamphlet.
#14
Which country was the last to gain independence in South America?
Brazil
ExplanationBrazil was the last South American nation to achieve independence, in 1822.
#15
Which country was ruled by the Inca Empire before the Spanish conquest?
Peru
ExplanationPeru was the heartland of the Inca Empire before Spanish colonization.
#16
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Peru?
Jose de San Martin
ExplanationSan Martin played a pivotal role in securing Peru's independence from Spain.
#17
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Chile?
Bernardo O'Higgins
ExplanationO'Higgins played a crucial role in Chile's independence from Spain.