FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The Thirst for Freedom Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about some of the many groups around the world who are seeking independence from the larger country in which they find themselves.

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

Author
chessart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1498

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 107 (5/10), Guest 124 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The language of Euskera is the native language for the people in which region? Hint

Kosovo

Basque

Haiti

Easter Island

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. The Tamil Tigers fought for their own independent state since 1983. In which country did this conflict take place? Hint

Bolivia

Angola

Sri Lanka

Afghanistan

3. Chechnya is a Russian republic which fought two wars during the 1990s for independence from Russia. Ethnic Chechens make up over 90% of this republic. Which statement is correct about these ethnic Chechens? Hint

Most are Sunni Muslim.

Most are Shia Muslim.

There is no dominant religion.

Most are Russian Orthodox.

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He is considered the spiritual leader of which Asian region? Hint

Mongolia

Bhutan

Nepal

Tibet

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh fought a war of independence from 1998 to 2004. However, it is still had not been recognized by any other country, and remains technically part of Azerbaijan. Which neighboring country has been vying with Azerbaijan for control of Nagorno-Karabakh? Hint

Armenia

Iran

Georgia

Turkey

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Even the United States has its share of separatist movements. The movement called the "Second Republic" advocates the secession of which state from the USA? Hint

Alaska

Minnesota

Maine

Vermont

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. There are a number of active separatist movements among the provinces of
Canada. But which province had voter referendums concerning secession in 1980 and 1995? Hint

Alberta

British Columbia

Nova Scotia

Quebec

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. The Karen are a hill people who have been fighting for independence since January 31, 1949. In which country has this ongoing struggle been taking place? Hint

Norway

Myanmar (Burma)

Peru

Sudan

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. The Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) is a separatist movement operating in Peru.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Following the breakup of the Soviet empire, the former country of Yugoslavia broke up into a number of smaller countries. Which of these is the largest in terms of area? Hint

Croatia

Slovenia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Serbia

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Today : Guest 86: 6/10
Oct 11 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 124: 8/10
Sep 29 2024 : Guest 209: 5/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The language of Euskera is the native language for the people in which region?

Answer: Basque

According to an article in the January/February 2008 issue of "The Atlantic", the number of Euskera speakers has grown, and totalled about a fourth of the total Basque population of three million. While the language was suppressed during the Franco dictatorship in Spain, it is again being taught in the Basque schools. Since Euskera has no known links to any other language, it is central to the Basque identity.

While use of the language is growing, the percentage of Basques who favor independence from Spain has held steady at about 35 percent.

2. The Tamil Tigers fought for their own independent state since 1983. In which country did this conflict take place?

Answer: Sri Lanka

While in 2006 the Tigers held 15,000 sq km of land in Sri Lanka, by 2009 the Sri Lankan army and navy had just about destroyed the Tamil resistance.

Answer: Most are Sunni Muslim.

The country converted to Sunni Muslim between the 16th and the 19th centuries. Most of the Russian minority in Chechnya is Russian Orthodox, but the 2002 census showed that this Russian minority had dwindled to only 3.7%, down from 28.1% in 1939.

4. The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He is considered the spiritual leader of which Asian region?

Answer: Tibet

In addition to being the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama is also considered the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile. He fled to India in 1959, following a failed uprising against Chinese rule. In 2005 he entered into talks with Chinese leaders to resolve the issue of Tibet's status, with the idea that he would accept Chinese rule, but would work towards greater autonomy for Tibetans.

Answer: Armenia

The population of Nagorno-Karabakh is 95% ethnic Armenian. Yet, in one of those odd quirks of history, it remains part of Azerbaijan.

6. Even the United States has its share of separatist movements. The movement called the "Second Republic" advocates the secession of which state from the USA?

Answer: Vermont

The Second Republic is a serious movement which has been gaining steam. The name refers to the time period of 1775-1791, when Vermont was its own separate republic, prior to being admitted to the U.S. as the 14th state in 1791. Separatist movements are also active in the other states mentioned as alternative answers.

7. There are a number of active separatist movements among the provinces of Canada. But which province had voter referendums concerning secession in 1980 and 1995?

Answer: Quebec

In the 1995 referendum, secession was defeated by the narrow margin of 50.58% to 49.42%. Most geographical regions of Quebec voted for secession, but the more populated areas carried the day for the anti-secession forces.

8. The Karen are a hill people who have been fighting for independence since January 31, 1949. In which country has this ongoing struggle been taking place?

Answer: Myanmar (Burma)

One wonders why any government would endure this sort of prolonged conflict, instead of simply granting independence to the disaffected group.

9. The Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) is a separatist movement operating in Peru.

Answer: false

The Shining Path is indeed a movement still (sporadically) active in Peru, but it is not a separatist movement. Rather, it seeks to change Peru's government to a Maoist government.

10. Following the breakup of the Soviet empire, the former country of Yugoslavia broke up into a number of smaller countries. Which of these is the largest in terms of area?

Answer: Serbia

Serbia's area is 77,474 sq km, while Croatia is 56,542 sq km in area. Bosnia and Herzegovina is smaller still, at 51,209.2 sq km, while Slovenia is the smallest, at 20,273 sq km.

Source: Author chessart

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Bruyere before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Related Quizzes

This quiz is part of series World History and Geography:

Five quizzes on interesting world affairs.

  1. From Political Prisoner to Ruler Easier
  2. The Thirst for Freedom Average
  3. The Geography of Africa Average
  4. World Heritage Sites Easier
  5. Nonviolent Revolutions Tough