- 1. When did Portugal overthrow the dictatorship?
A) 1968
B) 1990
C) 1974
D) 1982
- 2. Who succeeded António de Spinola as President of Portugal following the overthrow of the dictatorship?
A) Francisco da Costa Gomes
B) Jorge Sampaio
C) José Manuel Barroso
D) Aníbal Cavaco Silva
- 3. What color flower symbolized the peaceful nature of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Pink
D) White
- 4. Which European country supported the overthrow of the dictatorship in Portugal?
A) Switzerland
B) Germany
C) Austria
D) France
- 5. Which African country's independence was influenced by the events in Portugal during the overthrow of the dictatorship?
A) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) Kenya
D) Angola
- 6. Which country closely monitored the developments in Portugal during the overthrow of the dictatorship due to its own political situation?
A) Czechoslovakia
B) Spain
C) Sweden
D) Greece
- 7. Who was the leader of the Communist Party of Portugal during the overthrow of the dictatorship?
A) Álvaro Cunhal
B) Jorge Sampaio
C) António Guterres
D) Pedro Passos Coelho
- 8. What was the role of women during the Carnation Revolution in Portugal?
A) Boycotting elections
B) Active participation in protests
C) Seeking international aid
D) Supporting the dictatorship
- 9. Which form of government did Portugal overthrow in 1974?
A) Anarchy
B) Monarchy
C) Socialist
D) Dictatorship
- 10. What was the name of the movement that led the overthrow of dictatorship in Portugal?
A) Black Orchid Uprising
B) Golden Lily Rebellion
C) Carnation Revolution
D) Silver Rose Uprising
- 11. What was the role of António de Spinola before becoming President of Portugal?
A) Teacher
B) Banker
C) Military Officer
D) Engineer
- 12. What was the capital of Portugal during the overthrow of dictatorship?
A) Barcelona
B) Madrid
C) Lisbon
D) Rome
- 13. Which historical figure is associated with the Age of Discoveries in Portuguese history?
A) Prince Henry the Navigator
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) William Wallace
D) Joan of Arc
- 14. Which river runs through the city of Porto in Portugal?
A) Douro
B) Seine
C) Thames
D) Danube
- 15. What is the traditional Portuguese folk music called?
A) Fado
B) Tango
C) Samba
D) Flamenco
- 16. Which ocean borders Portugal to the west?
A) Arctic
B) Indian
C) Pacific
D) Atlantic
- 17. Which Portuguese explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Vasco da Gama
C) Amerigo Vespucci
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 18. What is the currency of Portugal?
A) Yen
B) Euro
C) Dollar
D) Pound
- 19. Who is the famous Portuguese footballer known as 'CR7'?
A) Eusébio
B) Luis Figo
C) Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Rui Costa
- 20. Which Portuguese island group is known for its lush green landscape and volcanic activity?
A) Balearic Islands
B) Canary Islands
C) Azores
D) Seychelles
- 21. In what year did Portugal join the European Union?
A) 1973
B) 2004
C) 1986
D) 1995
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