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