Colombia's Independence Day Quiz

On what date is Colombia's Independence Day celebrated?

• July 4th

• July 20th

• August 7th

• September 15th

In what year did Colombia declare its independence from Spain?

• 1492

• 1810

• 1819

• 1850

Which city was the center of the independence movement in Colombia?

• Medellín

• Cali

• Bogotá

• Cartagena

What historical event triggered the independence movement in Bogotá?

• The Llorente Vase Incident

• The signing of a treaty

• A royal decree

• The Battle of Boyacá

What was the Llorente Vase Incident?

• A political speech

• A social fight over a flower vase

• A battle against Spain

• A peace negotiation

Who was Antonio Nariño?

• A Spanish general

• An independence leader and translator of the Rights of Man

• A priest

• A colonial governor

What document inspired Colombian leaders to seek independence?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The French Declaration of the Rights of Man

• The Bible

What foreign country's invasion of Spain weakened its control over colonies like Colombia?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Italy

Who was the famous military leader in Colombia's fight for independence?

• Simón Bolívar

• José Martí

• San Martín

• Francisco Miranda

Which battle sealed Colombia's independence from Spain?

• Battle of Carabobo

• Battle of Boyacá

• Battle of Ayacucho

• Battle of Pichincha