Belgian revolution establishes independence from Netherlands
- 1. When did the Belgian revolution begin?
A) 1830
B) 1848
C) 1905
D) 1789
- 2. Which city played a significant role in the Belgian revolution?
A) Brussels
B) Paris
C) Berlin
D) London
- 3. Who was the first king of Belgium following independence?
A) Charles I
B) Albert I
C) Leopold I
D) Philippe I
- 4. What political system did Belgium adopt after independence?
A) Absolute monarchy
B) Constitutional monarchy
C) Theocracy
D) Dictatorship
- 5. Which major power officially recognized Belgium's independence in 1831?
A) Russia
B) Austria
C) United Kingdom
D) Prussia
- 6. Which country did Belgium gain independence from?
A) Germany
B) Spain
C) France
D) Netherlands
- 7. Which political ideology was prominent among the Belgian revolutionaries?
A) Conservatism
B) Fascism
C) Communism
D) Liberalism
- 8. Which two European powers initially supported the Belgian revolution against the Netherlands?
A) Russia and Prussia
B) Spain and Sweden
C) France and Great Britain
D) Austria and Hungary
- 9. Which major river served as the northern border of the new Kingdom of Belgium?
A) Seine
B) Scheldt
C) Rhine
D) Danube
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