Parte 4: Desde la independencia hasta hoy

How long were the Spaniards in power?

• 13 centuries

• 3 centuries

• 3 years

• 5 centuries

What was an injustice faced by the people of South America before the independence movement?

• They could not trade with any other country.

• Spain would buy the raw materials at a low price and sell back the created item at a high price.

• Both are correct!

What happened in Europe that gave South America a chance to rebel against Spain?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The French Revolution

• The Spanish Civil War

Who were the leaders in the fight for independence and where were they positioned?

• Simón Bolívar(South) and Jose de San Martín(North)

• Simón Bolívar(North) and Jose de San Martín(South)

• Atahualpa(North) and Huáscar(South)

• Los Nacionalistas(North) and los Republicanos(South)

What year did they reunite and then declare independence?

• 1822 and 1824

• 1772 and 1774

• 1492 and 1496

• 711 and 1276

Who ended up as the new leader of an independent South American kingdom?

• Francisco Franco

• San Martín- Bolívar retired to France

• Bolívar- San Martín retired to France

• Huáscar

What was Simón Bolívar's dream for the kingdom?

• To stay as one kingdom

• To divide

• To become a part of Portugal

• To name the kingdom after him

What happened to the kingdom after the independence was won?

• It divided into the countries we know today.

• It stayed as one kingdom.

• They were a part of Portugal now.

• The Incas were back in power again.

What happened to the countries of South America post-war for independence?

• They begged Spain to re-conquer them.

• They are working to preserve the rainforest.

• They are very peaceful and friendly.

• There's turbulence and confrontations because of the vastly different political beliefs.

What happened to the indigenous population?

• It increased 70% in Colombia, Venezuela and Chile.

• It increased 70% in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

• It increased 90% in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

• It increased 80% in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.