Spanish Civil War Quiz

1. The Spanish Civil War was a full-scale military revolt by Spanish conservative nationalists.

True

False

Rebel forces, united with fascist Falange Party policies, conflicted and combated the leftist republican government.

Explanation

Rebel forces, united with fascist Falange Party policies, conflicted and combated the leftist republican government.

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3. In what years did the Spanish Civil War take place?

1865-1868

1905-1908

1921-1925

1933-1935

1936-1939

1946-1949

The Spanish Civil War began in 1936, and continued until March 1939,

Explanation

The Spanish Civil War began in 1936, and continued until March 1939,

4. The war was used as a test-bed for equipment and new military doctrines?

True

False

Germany tested new equipment and military doctrines during this war, such as the introduction of carpet bombing, when the technique was used in the attack on Guernica in 1937.

Explanation

Germany tested new equipment and military doctrines during this war, such as the introduction of carpet bombing, when the technique was used in the attack on Guernica in 1937.

5. Who ultimately won the war?

The fascist rebels

The republican government

A peace treaty was met, and Spain was the same as before the war, resulting in no victor

By 1938 the war had clearly turned in the nationalists favor, and finally in 1939 Franco's forces obtained victory.

Explanation

By 1938 the war had clearly turned in the nationalists favor, and finally in 1939 Franco's forces obtained victory.

6. Which nations supported the rebels?

United States

Great Britian

Germany

Italy

Japan

France

Soviet Union

Hitler dispatched Luftwaffe aircraft to assist Franco's forces, and allowed his own forces to go to Spain as "volunteers" in the Condor Legion, but the Füher's motives were more focused with spreading fascism and creating disunification among the Western Powers. Likewise, the Italians also sent troops and equipment, hoping Italy's international standing would rise and to gain respect of its military forces.

Explanation

Hitler dispatched Luftwaffe aircraft to assist Franco's forces, and allowed his own forces to go to Spain as "volunteers" in the Condor Legion, but the Füher's motives were more focused with spreading fascism and creating disunification among the Western Powers. Likewise, the Italians also sent troops and equipment, hoping Italy's international standing would rise and to gain respect of its military forces.

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7. The Madrid-Berlin Alliance was formed during the war.

True

False

The Rome-Berlin Axis Agreement, a fascist alliance between German and Italy, was formed in 1937 as a result of the war.

Explanation

The Rome-Berlin Axis Agreement, a fascist alliance between German and Italy, was formed in 1937 as a result of the war.

8. Who supported the republican government?

United States

Great Britian

Germany

Italy

Japan

France

Denmark

Soviet Union

Voulenteers from many countries

The republicans requested support from the Western democracies and the USSR. Divided public opinion in France and the UK prevented their official involvement, while Stalin offered slight help. However, Western neutrality did not stop thousands of volunteers from fighting fascism, with most joining the international brigade, but some creating and serving in their own national units.

Explanation

The republicans requested support from the Western democracies and the USSR. Divided public opinion in France and the UK prevented their official involvement, while Stalin offered slight help. However, Western neutrality did not stop thousands of volunteers from fighting fascism, with most joining the international brigade, but some creating and serving in their own national units.

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