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On which date is the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities celebrated?

  1. A5 October
  2. B10 JuneCorrect answer
  3. C25 April
  4. D1 December

Explanation

This national celebration takes place on 10 June. It is a commemorative date, studied in this topic alongside the flag and anthem.

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  1. Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas — Cidades das Comemorações

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    Legislação — Artigo 2.º

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Who was the first king of Portugal?

  1. AAfonso HenriquesCorrect answer
  2. BJoão I
  3. CDinis
  4. DManuel I

Explanation

Afonso Henriques was Portugal’s first king. His name is a starting point for understanding the history of the kingdom.

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  1. D. Afonso Henriques (c. 1108-1185)

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In which year was the Treaty of Zamora concluded?

  1. A1128
  2. B1143Correct answer
  3. C1179
  4. D1385

Explanation

The Treaty of Zamora dates to 1143 and is a milestone in the formation of the kingdom of Portugal.

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  1. Os Caminhos da Liberdade Religiosa em Portugal

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    Onze datas de uma história — 1143 entry

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In which year did the Battle of Aljubarrota take place?

  1. A1143
  2. B1297
  3. C1385Correct answer
  4. D1640

Explanation

The Battle of Aljubarrota took place on 14 August 1385. Its memory is associated with Batalha Monastery.

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  1. Batalha

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    Sobre — opening paragraph

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In which year did Portuguese forces conquer Ceuta?

  1. A1385
  2. B1498
  3. C1640
  4. D1415Correct answer

Explanation

Portuguese forces conquered Ceuta in 1415, during the reign of João I.

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  1. Os Descobrimentos Portugueses

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    Reinado de D. João I — 1415 entry

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Which Portuguese navigator rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488?

  1. AVasco da Gama
  2. BBartolomeu DiasCorrect answer
  3. CFerdinand Magellan
  4. DPedro Álvares Cabral

Explanation

Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. This is a milestone in Portuguese maritime voyages of the fifteenth century.

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  1. Os Descobrimentos Portugueses

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    Reinado de D. João II — 1488 entry

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Which Portuguese navigator reached India by sea in 1498?

  1. ABartolomeu Dias
  2. BPedro Álvares Cabral
  3. CFerdinand Magellan
  4. DVasco da GamaCorrect answer

Explanation

Vasco da Gama reached India by sea in 1498, during the reign of Manuel I.

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  1. Os Descobrimentos Portugueses

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    Reinado de D. Manuel I — 1498 entry

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Which date marks Portugal’s Restoration of Independence?

  1. A1 December 1640Correct answer
  2. B5 October 1910
  3. C25 April 1974
  4. D1 January 1986

Explanation

The Restoration of Independence is associated with the uprising of 1 December 1640. It is a different event from the proclamation of the Republic.

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  1. Miguel de Vasconcelos (1590-1640)

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In which year did the great Lisbon earthquake of 1 November occur?

  1. A1640
  2. B1820
  3. C1755Correct answer
  4. D1910

Explanation

The earthquake occurred on 1 November 1755. The earthquake and the fires that followed devastated central Lisbon.

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  1. A Baixa Pombalina

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In which city did the Liberal Revolution of 1820 begin?

  1. ALisbon
  2. BCoimbra
  3. CFaro
  4. DPortoCorrect answer

Explanation

The Liberal Revolution began in Porto on 24 August 1820. It paved the way for the drafting of a constitution.

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  1. Revolução Liberal

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    A Revolução Liberal de 1820 — opening paragraph and closing historical summary on the constituent Cortes and Constitution

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On which date was the Republic proclaimed in Portugal?

  1. A1 December 1640
  2. B5 October 1910Correct answer
  3. C25 April 1974
  4. D2 April 1976

Explanation

The Republic was proclaimed on 5 October 1910. This date marks the beginning of the First Republic.

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  1. 1.ª República

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Which revolution ended the Estado Novo regime?

  1. AThe Revolution of 25 April 1974Correct answer
  2. BThe Liberal Revolution of 1820
  3. CThe Revolution of 5 October 1910
  4. DThe Restoration of 1640

Explanation

The Revolution of 25 April 1974 ended the Estado Novo and began the transition to democracy.

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  1. Estado democrático

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