Spain during the 20th and 21st Centuries

Spain during the 20th and 21st Centuries

Multiple Choice

_______ is a synonym of calamity; it is a time of intense difficulty.

• Uprising

• Coup d'etat

• Crisis

The reign of Alfonso XIII

• The Restoration led to the emergence of Regenerationism

• Spanish occupation of Morroco

Multiple Choice

The Rif War, also known as War of Melilla, is a conflict between Spanish colonial forces and people led by Muhammad Abd el-Krim. How did it get its name?

• It was named after the Rif mountains in northern Morocco, where it primarily happened, and the people inhabiting the regions.

• It was a name of a Moroccan sultan.

The dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (1923-1930)

• Suspended the 1876 Constitution. Dissolved the Spanish Parliament or Cortes

• On the 14th of April, the Second Republic was proclaimed.

Multiple Select

Which are the important reforms of the 1931 Constitution of the Second Republic?

• People were allowed to vote

• Autonomy to the regions were given.

• Public and Private schools were established.

• The Church and the State separated.

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: From 1920 to 1940, there has been two coup d'etats in Spain

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

What animal is on the Spanish flag?

• Eagle

• Lion

The elected President of the Second Republic, Niceto Alcalá-Zamora, and Manuel Azaña, Head of the government.

Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco

• In July 1936, Spain was divided into two sides: Republicans and Rebels

• The Civil War lasted until 1st of April 1939 and General Franco imposed a dictatorship.

• He established an authoritarian, fascist, Catholic, and conservative regime.

The lack of unity amongst the republican forces, military superiority, and the support of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy caused victory for the rebels.

Consequences of War: Loss of population and Economic losses.

The Transition

• Franco appointed King Juan Carlos I and Adolfo Suárez, Prime minister of Spain to lead the transition

• The Cortes drafted the 1978 Constitution and voters approved it on 6th of December 1978.

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: King Juan Carlos I gave Suárez a spanish noble title.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Parliamentary Monarchy

• King Felipe VI is the Head of State

• The Prime Minister is the Head of the Government.

Multiple Choice

The prime minister is elected every _____ years.

• 3

• 4

• 6

Multiple Choice

During Francoist Spain, the opposition acted in exile. Which of these words is the synonym of "acted in exile"

• Public

• Clandestine

• Legal

Multiple Choice

This event marked the capture of the Northern Spain by the Nationalist faction.

• Bombing of Guernica

• Operation Rügen

Spain's entry into the European Union

• reinforced the parliamentary democratic model.

• Spain can receive aid from the EU.

• Spain spent large amount of money on healthcare and education for its citizen.

Multiple Choice

What year did Spain joined the E.U?

• 1984

• 1986

• 1989

Multiple Choice

Which of these countries joined the E.U recently?

• Croatia

• Algeria

• Gibraltar