Estonian Singing Revolution

1. When did the Estonian Singing Revolution begin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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