Test Your Knowledge About Yellow Vest Riots!

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Gregorynaomi

Gregorynaomi

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1463 | Total Attempts: 756,371

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 216 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Test Your Knowledge About Yellow Vest Riots! - Quiz

The Yellow Vest Riots is one of the most shocking mass protests in history. This protest was started by French nationals to show their unhappiness to the unfavorable economic state they found themselves. Additionally, the majority of protesters in the riot were observed to be in a yellow uniform to better stress their grievances. Do you know about this movement? Then Take the Quiz!

Questions and Answers

1.

When did the demonstrations start?
- A.
  
  17 Decemeber 2018
- B.
  
  12 May 2018
- C.
  
  12 January 2018
- D.
  
  3 January 2018
Correct Answer
A. 17 Decemeber 2018

Explanation
The demonstrations started on 17 December 2018.

Rate this question:

0
1
2.

Which of these is not part of what sparked the riot?
- A.
  
  Insecurity
- B.
  
  High taxes
- C.
  
  High cost of living
- D.
  
  Rising fuel price
Correct Answer
A. Insecurity

Explanation
Insecurity is not part of what sparked the riot. The question is asking for the factor that did not contribute to the riot. While high taxes, high cost of living, and rising fuel prices can all contribute to social unrest and dissatisfaction, insecurity refers to a lack of safety or stability and is not directly related to the economic factors mentioned.

Rate this question:
3.

Which of these is not one of the protesters' cause?
- A.
  
  Lower fuel tax
- B.
  
  Reintroduction of solidarity tax
- C.
  
  Increased government expenditure
- D.
  
  Minimum wage increase
Correct Answer
C. Increased government expenditure

Explanation
The protesters' cause includes lower fuel tax, reintroduction of solidarity tax, and minimum wage increase. However, increased government expenditure is not mentioned as one of their causes.

Rate this question:
4.

Which of these methods was not used to protest?
- A.
  
  Civil disobedience
- B.
  
  Barricades
- C.
  
  Blocking traffic
- D.
  
  Murder
Correct Answer
D. Murder

Explanation
The question asks which method was not used to protest. Civil disobedience, barricades, and blocking traffic are all common methods used in protests to disrupt and draw attention to an issue. However, murder is not a method of protest, as it involves intentionally causing harm or killing someone, which goes against the principles of peaceful protest and non-violence.

Rate this question:
5.

How many people were arrested from the protest as of January 2019?
- A.
  
  2300
- B.
  
  1600
- C.
  
  5675
- D.
  
  1780
Correct Answer
B. 1600

Explanation
As of January 2019, a total of 1600 people were arrested from the protest.

Rate this question:
6.

Which of these was a proponent of the protest?
- A.
  
  Eric Roigaine
- B.
  
  Joe Rosalim
- C.
  
  Benson Rotterdam
- D.
  
  Étienne Chouard
Correct Answer
D. Étienne Chouard

Explanation
Étienne Chouard was a proponent of the protest.

Rate this question:
7.

When did the last French strike occur?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  1995
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2004
Correct Answer
B. 1995

Explanation
In 1995, the last French strike occurred.

Rate this question:

1
0
8.

Which of these is not similar to the movement?
- A.
  
  Orbanism movement
- B.
  
  Occupy movement
- C.
  
  Five Star movement
- D.
  
  Trickade movement
Correct Answer
D. Trickade movement

Explanation
The Trickade movement is not similar to the other movements mentioned because it is not a recognized or well-known movement. It is possible that the Trickade movement is fictional or made up, as it is not commonly known or associated with any specific cause or ideology. The other movements mentioned, such as Orbanism, Occupy, and the Five Star movement, are all real and have gained attention and recognition for their respective causes and actions.

Rate this question:
9.

How many civilians was injured in the protest as of 21 November?
- A.
  
  585
- B.
  
  673
- C.
  
  348
- D.
  
  541
Correct Answer
A. 585

Explanation
As of 21 November, a total of 585 civilians were injured in the protest.

Rate this question:
10.

When was the ACT II of the protest staged?
- A.
  
  24 November 2018
- B.
  
  21 November 2018
- C.
  
  28 November 2018
- D.
  
  29 November 2018
Correct Answer
C. 28 November 2018

Explanation
The ACT II of the protest was staged on 28 November 2018.

Rate this question:

1
1