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World Independence Days Trivia Quiz

Display a little cosmopolitan patriotism and show off your knowledge of these national holidays!

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

Author
CellarDoor

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1377

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When does the United States of America celebrate Independence Day? Hint

July 14

April 10

January 1

July 4

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Question 2 of 10

2. When is the national holiday in France? Hint

December 2

July 14

August 19

May 1

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these countries celebrates their independence on January 1? Hint

Sierra Leone

Myanmar

Cameroon

Greece

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Question 4 of 10

4. When do the Philippines celebrate their independence? Hint

June 12

October 3

July 4

April 1

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Caribbean nation celebrates its independence on November 1? Hint

Antigua

Cuba

Haiti

Dominican Republic

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Question 6 of 10

6. When does Tanzania celebrate its independence day? Hint

August 3

September 12

February 22

December 9

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Question 7 of 10

7. When is Kuwait's Independence Day? Hint

April 10

July 1

November 30

June 19

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Question 8 of 10

8. And when is the Laotian Independence Day? Hint

March 5

July 19

September 24

January 2

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Question 9 of 10

9. When does Nicaragua celebrate Independence Day? Hint

September 15

June 1

January 28

April 4

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, when is New Zealand Day? Hint

February 6

November 3

August 29

May 30

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When does the United States of America celebrate Independence Day?

Answer: July 4

On July 4, 1776, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence (from Great Britain) was approved by the Continental Congress, though it would take several years for war to settle the matter. Many thanks to player yorkshire_boy for clarifying that -- contrary to popular belief -- the document was likely not signed on the famous date, but rather a month or more later by various dignitaries!

2. When is the national holiday in France?

Answer: July 14

Bastille Day (July 14) commemorates the day in 1789 when French revolutionaries, upset at the excesses of the monarchy, stormed the royal prison at the Bastille in Paris. This began the French Revolution.

3. Which of these countries celebrates their independence on January 1?

Answer: Cameroon

On January 1, 1960, the French granted Cameroon its independence.

4. When do the Philippines celebrate their independence?

Answer: June 12

On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared their independence from Spain. They did not actually become independent until granted freedom by the United States on July 4, 1946.

5. What Caribbean nation celebrates its independence on November 1?

Answer: Antigua

Independence was gained November 1, 1981.

6. When does Tanzania celebrate its independence day?

Answer: December 9

7. When is Kuwait's Independence Day?

Answer: June 19

This commemorates the establishment of the monarchy in 1961, when the British treaty of 1899 expired. Kuwait's actual National Day is February 25, which is the anniversary of the coronation of Sheikh Abdullah.

8. And when is the Laotian Independence Day?

Answer: July 19

Laos gained its independence from France in 1949.

9. When does Nicaragua celebrate Independence Day?

Answer: September 15

This celebrates the day in 1821 when Central America declared its independence.

10. And finally, when is New Zealand Day?

Answer: February 6

Also known as Waitangi Day, New Zealand Day celebrates the signing of the Waitangi Treaty in 1840, when the Maoris granted the British control of New Zealand.

Source: Author CellarDoor

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