The Latin American Wars of Independence
Test your knowledge about the Latin American Wars of Independence, a series of conflicts that led to the independence of several countries in Latin America from Spanish and Portuguese rule.
Questions
Which country was the first to declare independence from Spain in Latin America?
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Venezuela
- Chile
Who is considered the liberator of South America?
- Simon Bolivar
- Jose de San Martin
- Miguel Hidalgo
- Bernardo O'Higgins
Which battle is considered the turning point in the Mexican War of Independence?
- Battle of Puebla
- Battle of Veracruz
- Battle of Chapultepec
- Battle of Ayacucho
Which country declared independence from Brazil in 1822?
- Argentina
- Chile
- Peru
- Uruguay
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Brazil?
- Dom Pedro I
- Jose Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva
- Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes)
- Luis Inacio Lula da Silva
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1821?
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Peru
- Ecuador
Which country was the last to gain independence from Spain in Latin America?
- Cuba
- Puerto Rico
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
What was the main cause of the Latin American Wars of Independence?
- Economic exploitation
- Political oppression
- Social inequality
- All of the above
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1819?
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Ecuador
- Peru
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Argentina?
- Jose de San Martin
- Manuel Belgrano
- Juan Jose Castelli
- Bernardo O'Higgins
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1824?
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Ecuador
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1818?
- Chile
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Venezuela
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1822?
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Peru
- Ecuador
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1823?
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Chile
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1825?
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Chile
- Ecuador