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Second Spanish Republic Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Spain before the Civil War? This quiz will test your knowledge of the Spanish Second Republic.

A multiple-choice quiz by marioarcadia. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
marioarcadia

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,903

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
614

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (8/10), Guest 109 (5/10), Guest 37 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before the coming of the Republic, who was the head of state in Spain? Hint

King Alfonso XIII

Primo de Rivera

King Alfonso XII

General Franco

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the Second Republic officially proclaimed? Hint

14th April, 1931

13th April, 1936

18th July, 1931

2nd January, 1931

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first (and only) head of state of the Second Republic? Hint

Alejandro Lerroux

Manuel Aza�a

Niceto Alcal� Zamora

Jos� Atonio Primo de Rivera

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Question 4 of 10

4. At time of the miners' uprising (1934) in Asturias, who was sent suppress it? Hint

General Rojo

General Franco

General Lukasz

General Mola

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the leader of CEDA, which governed between the years 1933-1936 in coalition with the Radical Party? Hint

Francesc Maci�

Alejandro Lerroux

Manuel Aza�a

Gil Robles

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Question 6 of 10

6. What were the colors of the Spanish Republican flag? Hint

Red, yellow and red

Red, yellow and blue

Red and yellow

Red, yellow and purple

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many regions achieved autonomous status before the end of the Civil War? Hint

Four

Two

Three

Six

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Communist leader was known as La Pasionaria? Hint

Carmen Polo

Santiago Carrillo

Dolores Ib�rruri

Andreu Nin

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Question 9 of 10

9. What country was the first to recognize the Republican Government of Spain? Hint

Chile

USA

Mexico

France

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which trade union had more power in industrial areas? Hint

UGT

CCOO

CGT

CNT

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before the coming of the Republic, who was the head of state in Spain?

Answer: King Alfonso XIII

King Alfonso XIIi, son of Alfonso XII, was the head state of Spain from 1902 to 1931. Primo de Rivera was the chief of government between the years 1923 to 1931, and General Franco was the dictator between 1939 and 1975.

2. When was the Second Republic officially proclaimed?

Answer: 14th April, 1931

With the democratic elections won by the republican parties, Niceto Alcal� Zamora proclaimed in Madrid the Second Republic, on 14th April, 1931. (Incidentally, the First Spanish Republic dates from 1873-74).

3. Who was the first (and only) head of state of the Second Republic?

Answer: Niceto Alcal� Zamora

The head of state was Niceto Alcal� Zamora, a liberal man who had the support of most of the political parties. Manuel Aza�a was the Prime Ministers in years 1931-1933 and 1936-1939. Primo de Rivera was the founder of Falange and Lerroux leader of the Partido Radical.

4. At time of the miners' uprising (1934) in Asturias, who was sent suppress it?

Answer: General Franco

Franco was the one choosen by the army to end the conflict with his troops from Morocco and the Canary Islands.

5. Who was the leader of CEDA, which governed between the years 1933-1936 in coalition with the Radical Party?

Answer: Gil Robles

Gil Robles was the leader of this party, and Lerroux was the Prime Minister. Aza�a was the leader of Izquierda Republicana (left-wing) and Maci� was the leader of Catalan nationalists.

6. What were the colors of the Spanish Republican flag?

Answer: Red, yellow and purple

In recognition of Castille, the republican flag had purple color, instead of red.

7. How many regions achieved autonomous status before the end of the Civil War?

Answer: Three

They were Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque Country.

8. Which Communist leader was known as La Pasionaria?

Answer: Dolores Ib�rruri

Dolores Ib�rruri was member of the Communist party and the first woman to became member of the Spanish Parliament.

9. What country was the first to recognize the Republican Government of Spain?

Answer: Chile

Chile, in 1931, was the first country that opened diplomatic relationships with the Second Republic.

10. Which trade union had more power in industrial areas?

Answer: CNT

The CNT (National Workers' Confederation) had a strong popular support in industrial places as Barcelona or Madrid.

Source: Author marioarcadia

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