A Brief Overview of Colombian History

Who was the first European to set foot on Colombian soil?

• Christopher Columbus

• Alonso de Ojeda

• Hernán Cortés

• Simón Bolívar

Which indigenous civilization inhabited the Andean region of Colombia?

• Tayrona

• Muisca

• Inca

• Aztec

In which year did Colombia gain independence from Spanish rule?

• 1789

• 1819

• 1831

• 1900

What event marked the victory of Colombian patriots over Spanish forces in 1819?

• Battle of Carabobo

• Battle of Boyacá

• Battle of Pichincha

• Battle of Ayacucho

Which republic included Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador after gaining independence?

• Republic of Andes

• Republic of Gran Colombia

• United Colombian States

• Federal Republic of South America

What term refers to the period of intense political strife in Colombia from 1948 to 1958?

• Colombian Revolution

• The Liberation Era

• La Violencia

• Gran Colombia Conflict

Which two political parties dominated Colombian politics in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• Liberal and Conservative

• Liberal and Republican

• Conservative and Socialist

• Revolutionary and Democratic

What was the primary cause of the decline in the indigenous population during the colonial period?

• Internal conflicts

• Forced labor

• Lack of resources

• Diseases introduced by Europeans

Which guerrilla group played a significant role in Colombia's recent history, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century?

• Zapatistas

• ELN

• FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia)

• Paramilitaries

What is the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta known for in Colombian history?

• The first Spanish settlement

• Indigenous civilizations

• The location of the capital city

• The site of the Battle of Boyacá