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