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Azores Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,262

Updated
Apr 22 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
799

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (3/10), Guest 12 (1/10), Guest 80 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Administratively, the Azores have three capital cities. Which of the following is not one of the capital cities of the Azores? Hint

Horta

Ponta Delgada

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Angra do Hero�smo

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Question 2 of 10

2. Within the Azores there are nine major islands and eight smaller islands. What is the collective name for the eight smaller islands? Hint

Formigas

Nadraks

Fioras

Madras

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Question 3 of 10

3. Along with the Azores, what other archipelago is considered an Autonomous Region of Portugal? Hint

Cape Verde Islands

Madeira

Canary Islands

Sao Tome & Principe

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which world leader sent a fleet to the Azores in 1583 to quell an uprising that was trying to establish a pretender to the Portuguese throne? Hint

Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II

Elizabeth I of England

Philip II of Spain

Henry III of France

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Question 5 of 10

5. What name was given to the Portuguese Civil War fought from 1828 to 1834 between the liberals and the absolutists that established Terceira Island as the new government headquarters? Hint

Absolutist Wars

King Jo�o Wars

Azorean Wars

Liberal Wars

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Question 6 of 10

6. What long-time Portuguese dictator leased bases on the Azores to the Allied Forces from 1943 to 1945? Hint

An�bal Cavaco Silva

Am�rico de Deus Rodrigues Tom�s

Ant�nio �scar Fragoso Carmona

Ant�nio de Oliveira Salazar

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Question 7 of 10

7. What mountain in the Azores contains the highest point in all of Portugal? Hint

Mount Corvo

Mount Alentejo

Mount Cesar

Mount Pico

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Question 8 of 10

8. The nine major islands of the Azores are divided into three main groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups? Hint

Eastern Group

Western Group

Southern Group

Central Group

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Question 9 of 10

9. What bird of prey, the symbol of the Azores, is pictured near the center of the flag of the Azores? Hint

Caracara

Osprey

Falcon

Goshawk

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Question 10 of 10

10. The motto of the Azores "Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos" can be found on the Coat of Arms. What does this phrase translate to in English? Hint

The lives of free people forever are found here.

Before dying we will prosper.

Rather die free than in peace be subjugated.

All good comes to those that work.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Administratively, the Azores have three capital cities. Which of the following is not one of the capital cities of the Azores?

Answer: Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Ponta Delgada, located on S�o Miguel Island, is the most populous city in the Azores and the location of the presidency of the Regional Government. Angra do Hero�smo is the largest city on Terceira Island and is the location of the Supreme Court of the Azores. Horta is the largest city on Faial Island and is the location of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores.

2. Within the Azores there are nine major islands and eight smaller islands. What is the collective name for the eight smaller islands?

Answer: Formigas

In 1988 the Formigas were deemed a nature reserve by the Portuguese government. The word formigas means ants in Portuguese, so named because there are so many tiny islets.

3. Along with the Azores, what other archipelago is considered an Autonomous Region of Portugal?

Answer: Madeira

The Portuguese Republic consists of Continental Portugal, the Azores and Madeira. Madeira was given autonomous status on July 1, 1976.

4. Which world leader sent a fleet to the Azores in 1583 to quell an uprising that was trying to establish a pretender to the Portuguese throne?

Answer: Philip II of Spain

Philip II of Spain ruled as King Philip I of Portugal from 1580 to 1598. In 1588 he sent the Spanish Armada which battled unsuccessfully against the English.

5. What name was given to the Portuguese Civil War fought from 1828 to 1834 between the liberals and the absolutists that established Terceira Island as the new government headquarters?

Answer: Liberal Wars

The liberals won the war and established the new government in the Azores at Angra do Hero�smo on Terceira Island. The Liberal Wars has also been called The War of the Two Brothers (in view of the dispute between Miguel I of Portugal and Pedro IV of Brazil) and The Miguelite War.

6. What long-time Portuguese dictator leased bases on the Azores to the Allied Forces from 1943 to 1945?

Answer: Ant�nio de Oliveira Salazar

The Allies' use of the bases on the Azores is considered an important strategic element in the Allies' eventual victory in the Battle of the Atlantic. Before 1943 the Portuguese government had allowed German U-boats to refuel in the Azores.

7. What mountain in the Azores contains the highest point in all of Portugal?

Answer: Mount Pico

Mount Pico, located on Pico Island, rises to an altitude of 7,713 feet (2,351 meters) above sea level. Mount Pico last erupted in 1720.

8. The nine major islands of the Azores are divided into three main groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups?

Answer: Southern Group

The Eastern Group (Grupo Oriental) consists of S�o Miguel, Santa Maria and Formigas Islets. The Central Group (Grupo Central) consists of Terceira, Graciosa, S�o Jorge, Pico and Faial. The Western Group (Grupo Ocidental) consists of Flores and Corvo.

9. What bird of prey, the symbol of the Azores, is pictured near the center of the flag of the Azores?

Answer: Goshawk

The Goshawk has a wingspan of about four feet and it is the largest bird of the genus Accipiter. The flag of the Azores is the same as the flag of Portugal from the years 1830 to 1910 with the exception that the Goshawk replaced the Portuguese coat of arms.

10. The motto of the Azores "Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos" can be found on the Coat of Arms. What does this phrase translate to in English?

Answer: Rather die free than in peace be subjugated.

These words sound similar to Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty, or give me Death" speech. The Coat of Arms of the Azores also contains nine stars, a goshawk, two bulls and two flags.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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