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