Simon Bolivar Quiz

What would have remained unchanged if Simon Bolivar had retired after the victory of Ayacucho?

• His reputation as a failed leader

• His fame as a victorious general

• His unsuccessful attempts to unite countries

• His personal happiness

What did Simon Bolivar attempt to do with the countries he liberated?

• Sell them to European powers

• Govern them democratically

• Divide them into smaller states

• Abandon them

What happened twelve years after Bolivar's death?

• His memory was forgotten

• A transformation unique in world history took place

• His enemies celebrated his death

• His body was lost at sea

How is Bolivar's name treated in Bolivia?

• It is forgotten

• It is used for commercial purposes

• It is honored and revered

• It is criticized

What is Bolivar considered to be in Hispanic America?

• A forgotten hero

• A controversial figure

• A symbol of everything great

• A minor historical figure

What do books in South America often praise about Bolivar?

• His failures

• His achievements

• His wealth

• His family

What is the general perception of Bolivar in South America?

• He is seen as a villain

• He is considered the greatest man who ever lived

• He is largely unknown

• He is viewed as a tyrant

What did Bolivar's enemies do after his death?

• They honored him

• They desecrated his memory

• They built monuments for him

• They wrote books about him

Where was Bolivar's body transported after his death?

• To Europe

• To Caracas

• To the United States

• To Asia

What is Bolivar's name associated with in South America?

• Failure and defeat

• Greatness and overwhelming achievements

• Mystery and intrigue

• Controversy and debate