Estonian Singing Revolution

1. When did the Estonian Singing Revolution begin?

A) 1960
B) 2000
C) 1987
D) 1991

2. Which Baltic country does the Singing Revolution refer to?

A) Latvia
B) Finland
C) Estonia
D) Lithuania

3. How did people in Estonia express their desire for independence?

A) Through economic sanctions
B) Through song and public gatherings
C) Through diplomatic negotiations
D) Through armed rebellion

4. What year did Estonia declare independence from the Soviet Union?

A) 1990
B) 1991
C) 1992
D) 1989

5. Which Soviet leader's policies inadvertently fueled the desire for independence in Estonia?

A) Leonid Brezhnev
B) Nikita Khrushchev
C) Mikhail Gorbachev
D) Joseph Stalin

6. Which famous song festival in Estonia played a crucial role in the movement?

A) Coachella
B) Laulupidu
C) Woodstock
D) Glastonbury

7. Who was the first country to recognize Estonia's independence?

A) Russia
B) Germany
C) Iceland
D) United States

8. What event marked Estonia's official independence from the Soviet Union?

A) October 11, 1990
B) June 23, 1988
C) August 20, 1991
D) April 7, 1992

9. What is the significance of the name 'Singing Revolution'?

A) The leaders were all singers
B) Refers to the use of music and songs in the movement
C) It involved singing competitions
D) The revolution was silent

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