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Nonviolent Revolutions Trivia Quiz

The last half of the 20th century saw changes in the governments in many countries of the world, achieved through mass demonstrations of the people as opposed to using military force. Here are questions about ten such nonviolent revolutions.

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The spiritual father of the peaceful revolution movement is no doubt Mohandas Gandhi, whose resistance to British rule resulted in independence for India in 1947. What name did Gandhi give to his philosophy of nonviolent resistance? Hint

Nirvana

stoicism

Satyagraha

the third way

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1974: a movement called the Carnation Revolution was successful in changing the government of which country, from an authoritarian dictatorship to a liberal democracy? Hint

Greece

Argentina

Peru

Portugal

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1986 EDSA Revolution, also known as the People Power Revolution, involved millions of peaceful demonstrators which toppled the President of which country? Hint

Peru

the Philippines

Chile

Indonesia

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Question 4 of 10

4. The winds of change began blowing in the late 1980s over the republics which made up the former Soviet Union. The movement started in 1987 in the Baltic States of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. What name did this movement for independence in the Baltic States become known as? Hint

The Tulip Revolution

The Singing Revolution

The Bulldozer Revolution

The Purple Revolution

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Question 5 of 10

5. A movement began in Romania in 1990 by protestors from the University of Bucharest, who demonstrated in support of their demand that former members of the Communist Party should not be permitted to run in the upcoming election. What was this movement called? Hint

The Solidarity Movement

The Golaniad

The Tienanmen Square Protest

The Jeans Revolution

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Czechoslovakia in late 1989, mass demonstrations began by the populace which led to the overthrow of the Communist government. What name was given to this nonviolent movement? Hint

The Velvet Revolution

The Purple Revolution

The Tulip Revolution

The Bulldozer Revolution

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Question 7 of 10

7. Moving now into the 21st century, we find that all was not smooth sailing for the former Soviet republics. Several of them experienced severe growing pains in their efforts to become viable democracies. In Georgia in late 2003, massive demonstrations erupted throughout the country following parliamentary elections widely believed to be rigged in favor the incumbent Shevernadze. What did this movement come to be called? Hint

The Orange Revolution

The Cedar Revolution

The Dandelion Revolution

The Rose Revolution

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Question 8 of 10

8. Massive demonstrations took place in Ukraine in late 2004 following rigged elections there. What did this movement come to be called? Hint

The Blue Revolution

The Red Revolution

The Purple Revolution

The Orange Revolution

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005 in Kyrgyzstan massive protests followed a rigged election, and the President eventually resigned and left the country. What did this revolution come to be called? Hint

The Blue Revolution

The Farmers' Revolution

The Jeans Revolution

The Tulip Revolution

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Question 10 of 10

10. This series of massive demonstrations came to be called the "Cedar Revolution"; they followed the assassination of the Prime Minister. In which country did this 2005 revolution take place? Hint

Lebanon

Cyprus

Sri Lanka

Syria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Satyagraha

Gandhi coined the term Satyagraha from the Sanskit "Satya", meaning truth, and "agarha", meaning effort or endeavor. Thus for Gandhi the term meant an effort to discover and apply the truth.

2. 1974: a movement called the Carnation Revolution was successful in changing the government of which country, from an authoritarian dictatorship to a liberal democracy?

Answer: Portugal

Holding red carnations, the demonstrators convinced the government soldiers not to resist. The date of the revolution, April 25th, is celebrated in Portugal as a national holiday called Freedom Day.

3. The 1986 EDSA Revolution, also known as the People Power Revolution, involved millions of peaceful demonstrators which toppled the President of which country?

Answer: the Philippines

After at first defending the results of the rigged election which supposedly had him winning over Corazon Aquino, President Ferdinand Marcos finally resigned in the face of the relentless pressure, much of which came from the Catholic Church.

Answer: The Singing Revolution

The singing of national folk songs and hymns had been forbidden during the years of Soviet rule. However, beginning in 1987 the freedom-loving citizens of these three countries started singing in mass demonstrations as a means of protest, and even the Soviet tanks could not stop them. All three countries won their independence in 1991.

Answer: The Golaniad

The derogatory term "golani", for hooligan or ruffian, was given the protestors by the Romanian President, who refused to negotiate with them. The "ad" ending was later added.

6. In Czechoslovakia in late 1989, mass demonstrations began by the populace which led to the overthrow of the Communist government. What name was given to this nonviolent movement?

Answer: The Velvet Revolution

The term was coined early on by a journalist, and it caught on around the world. The movement realized its goal when democratic elections were held in June of 1990, and a non-Communist government was installed.

Answer: The Rose Revolution

It took only 3 weeks for the movement to achieve success, when on November 23rd Shevernadze announced his resignation. New elections were soon held and the rightful winner took office.

8. Massive demonstrations took place in Ukraine in late 2004 following rigged elections there. What did this movement come to be called?

Answer: The Orange Revolution

Just as in Georgia, a second election was soon held and the opposition candidate was declared the winner. The name comes from the use of orange in the campaign of the opposition candidate, Yushchenko.

9. In 2005 in Kyrgyzstan massive protests followed a rigged election, and the President eventually resigned and left the country. What did this revolution come to be called?

Answer: The Tulip Revolution

New elections were held in July, and the opposition leaders struck a deal which resulted in Kurmanbek Bakiyev becoming President, and Felix Kulov becoming Prime Minister.

10. This series of massive demonstrations came to be called the "Cedar Revolution"; they followed the assassination of the Prime Minister. In which country did this 2005 revolution take place?

Answer: Lebanon

The main goal of this movement was the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, which was accomplished two and a half months after the movement began.

Source: Author chessart

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