Independence for South America Quiz
1. When did most South American countries gain independence from Spanish rule?
A. early 1800s
B. late 1700s
C. mid-1800s
D. mid-1700s
Answer: A. early 1800s
2. Who was the leader of the independence movement in Venezuela?
A. Simon Bolivar
B. Jose de San Martin
C. Miguel Hidalgo
D. Simón Rodríguez
Answer: A. Simon Bolivar
3. Which South American country was the last to gain independence in 1825?
A. Brazil
B. Argentina
C. Venezuela
D. Bolivia
Answer: D. Bolivia
4. Which country's independence was led by José de San Martín?
A. Argentina
B. Colombia
C. Chile
D. Peru
Answer: C. Chile
5. Which European country controlled most of South America during the colonial period?
A. England
B. France
C. Spain
D. Portugal
Answer: C. Spain