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Which assembly was elected in Portugal on 25 April 1975?

  1. AThe Assembly of the Republic
  2. BThe European Parliament
  3. CThe Constituent AssemblyCorrect answer
  4. DThe Estado Novo National Assembly

Explanation

The Constituent Assembly was elected on 25 April 1975. Its work led to the Constitution approved in 1976.

Sources and citations

  1. Estado democrático

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    A Assembleia Constituinte de 1975-1976 — paragraph on the election

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In which year was the current Constitution of the Portuguese Republic approved?

  1. A1976Correct answer
  2. B1911
  3. C1933
  4. D1986

Explanation

The Constitution was approved on 2 April 1976 and took effect on 25 April that year. Approval and entry into force are different events.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 296.º, n.os 1 e 2

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In which year did Portugal join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

  1. A1974
  2. B1986Correct answer
  3. C1999
  4. D2002

Explanation

Portugal joined the EEC on 1 January 1986, alongside Spain. The EEC preceded today’s European Union.

Sources and citations

  1. Alargamento da UE

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    História do alargamento — 1.1.1986 — Terceiro alargamento

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In which year did euro banknotes and coins enter circulation in Portugal?

  1. A1986
  2. B1999
  3. C2002Correct answer
  4. D2005

Explanation

Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation on 1 January 2002. Portugal had adopted the euro in 1999, initially without euro cash in circulation.

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  1. Portugal and the euro

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    Status; Adoption of the euro

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According to VisitPortugal’s description, what process formed the lake basins on Flores island?

  1. AVolcanic activityCorrect answer
  2. BMeteorite impacts
  3. CRecent industrial excavation
  4. DErosion by continental glaciers

Explanation

The source describes lake basins formed by volcanoes on Flores. Volcanic origin is a landscape characteristic, not a forecast of an eruption.

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  1. Açores

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    Sobre — Western Group paragraph: Flores lakes formed by volcanoes

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According to Article 11 of the Constitution, what does the national flag symbolise?

  1. AMaritime expansion, commercial exchange and the discovery of routes
  2. BThe Republic’s sovereignty and Portugal’s independence, unity and integrityCorrect answer
  3. CMonarchical authority, dynastic continuity and royal legitimacy
  4. DEuropean economic union and solidarity among its states

Explanation

Article 11 gives the flag a national meaning: the Republic’s sovereignty, independence, unity and integrity. It is not a party emblem or the emblem of just one region.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 11.º, n.os 1 e 2; preâmbulo; Artigo 296.º

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Under the general rule in Decree-Law 150/87, how is the national flag displayed when national mourning is ordered?

  1. AAt one quarter of the mast’s height for the specified period
  2. BLowered completely for the specified period
  3. CAt half-mast for the specified periodCorrect answer
  4. DAt the top of the mast for the specified period

Explanation

Article 7 provides for half-mast when national mourning is ordered, for the specified number of days. This question concerns that situation under the general rule.

Sources and citations

  1. Decreto-Lei n.º 150/87, de 30 de março — uso da Bandeira Nacional

    Diário da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 7.º, n.º 1; Artigo 8.º, n.º 1, alínea b)

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In a line of three equal-height masts under the general rule, outside an international institution or meeting, which mast carries the national flag?

  1. AAlways the observer’s left mast
  2. BAlways the observer’s right mast
  3. CAny mast, without a rule
  4. DThe central mastCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 8(1)(b) assigns the centre when there are three masts. The question specifies equal heights and excludes international situations, which may follow their own protocol.

Sources and citations

  1. Decreto-Lei n.º 150/87, de 30 de março — uso da Bandeira Nacional

    Diário da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 7.º, n.º 1; Artigo 8.º, n.º 1, alíneas b) e d); Artigo 8.º, n.º 2

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How many geographical groups divide the Azorean islands?

  1. A3Correct answer
  2. B2
  3. C4
  4. D5

Explanation

The nine islands form Eastern, Central and Western groups. The number of groups differs from the number of islands.

Sources and citations

  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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Which pair forms the Eastern Group of the Azores?

  1. ATerceira and Graciosa
  2. BSão Miguel and Santa MariaCorrect answer
  3. CFlores and Corvo
  4. DPico and Faial

Explanation

São Miguel and Santa Maria form the Eastern Group. Flores and Corvo belong to the Western Group.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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Which islands belong to the Western Group of the Azores?

  1. AMadeira and Porto Santo
  2. BSão Jorge and Faial
  3. CFlores and CorvoCorrect answer
  4. DSão Miguel and Santa Maria

Explanation

Flores and Corvo are the two Western Group islands. They do not belong to the Madeira archipelago.

Sources and citations

  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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Which Azorean group includes Pico island?

  1. AEastern Group
  2. BWestern Group
  3. CMadeira archipelago
  4. DCentral GroupCorrect answer

Explanation

Pico belongs to the Central Group alongside Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge and Faial. Knowing the group helps locate it within the archipelago.

Sources and citations

  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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