Spanish Civil War Quiz
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This quiz will test your knowledge about the Spanish Civil War.
- 1.
The Spanish Civil War was a full-scale military revolt by Spanish conservative nationalists.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Rebel forces, united with fascist Falange Party policies, conflicted and combated the leftist republican government.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what years did the Spanish Civil War take place?
- A.
1865-1868
- B.
1905-1908
- C.
1921-1925
- D.
1933-1935
- E.
1936-1939
- F.
1946-1949
Correct Answer
E. 1936-1939Explanation
The Spanish Civil War began in 1936, and continued until March 1939,Rate this question:
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- 3.
______ was the leader of the rebel forces during the war,
Correct Answer
Francisco Franco
Franco
General Franco
General Francisco FrancoExplanation
General Francisco Franco led Spanish rebel forces during the war, combating the republican government.Rate this question:
- 4.
Which nations supported the rebels?
- A.
United States
- B.
Great Britian
- C.
Germany
- D.
Italy
- E.
Japan
- F.
France
- G.
Soviet Union
Correct Answer(s)
C. Germany
D. ItalyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The war was used as a test-bed for equipment and new military doctrines?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who ultimately won the war?
- A.
The fascist rebels
- B.
The republican government
- C.
A peace treaty was met, and Spain was the same as before the war, resulting in no victor
Correct Answer
A. The fascist rebelsExplanation
By 1938 the war had clearly turned in the nationalists favor, and finally in 1939 Franco's forces obtained victory.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The Madrid-Berlin Alliance was formed during the war.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Rome-Berlin Axis Agreement, a fascist alliance between German and Italy, was formed in 1937 as a result of the war.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who supported the republican government?
- A.
United States
- B.
Great Britian
- C.
Germany
- D.
Italy
- E.
Japan
- F.
France
- G.
Denmark
- H.
Soviet Union
- I.
Voulenteers from many countries
Correct Answer(s)
H. Soviet Union
I. Voulenteers from many countriesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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