Belgium in the long nineteenth century
- 1. When did Belgium gain independence from the Netherlands?
A) 1870
B) 1789
C) 1914
D) 1830
- 2. Which city served as the capital of Belgium during the long nineteenth century?
A) Brussels
B) Bruges
C) Antwerp
D) Ghent
- 3. Who was the first king of Belgium?
A) Philippe I
B) Leopold I
C) Baudouin I
D) Albert I
- 4. Which treaty recognized Belgian independence in 1839?
A) Treaty of Utrecht
B) Treaty of London
C) Treaty of Versailles
D) Treaty of Trianon
- 5. Which literary figure from Belgium gained international acclaim for his detective novels in the 19th century?
A) Émile Zola
B) Gustave Flaubert
C) Victor Hugo
D) Georges Simenon
- 6. What was the name of the Belgian political party founded in 1885 that advocated for workers' rights and social reforms?
A) Nationalist Front
B) Conservative Alliance
C) Liberal Democrats
D) Belgian Labour Party
- 7. Which Belgian architect was known for his Art Nouveau designs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Victor Horta
C) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
D) Le Corbusier
- 8. What was the name of the social movement advocating for the use of Dutch in Belgian education and administration during the 19th century?
A) Walloon Revolution
B) Flemish Movement
C) Brabant Revolution
D) Francophone Resistance
- 9. Which battle in 1815 ended French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's rule and significantly impacted Belgium's future?
A) Battle of Waterloo
B) Battle of Trafalgar
C) Battle of Jena
D) Battle of Austerlitz
- 10. Who was the famous Belgian composer known for his operas and symphonies in the 19th century?
A) André Grétry
B) Adolphe Sax
C) Jacques Brel
D) César Franck
- 11. Which international exhibition held in Brussels in 1958 marked the 100th anniversary of Belgian independence?
A) 1986 World Expo
B) Expo 58
C) Barcelona Universal Exposition
D) Paris World's Fair
- 12. Which region of Belgium experienced significant industrial growth in the 19th century?
A) Wallonia
B) Limburg
C) Brussels-Capital
D) Flanders
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