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Political Folklore: The Folklore of Political Revolutions

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Which famous political revolution is associated with the phrase "Let them eat cake"?

  1. French Revolution

  2. American Revolution

  3. Russian Revolution

  4. Chinese Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The phrase "Let them eat cake" is attributed to Marie Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution.

What was the name of the secret society that played a key role in the Russian Revolution?

  1. Bolsheviks

  2. Mensheviks

  3. Socialist Revolutionary Party

  4. Cadets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, were the dominant faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party and played a key role in the Russian Revolution.

Which political revolution is associated with the slogan "Workers of the world, unite!"?

  1. French Revolution

  2. American Revolution

  3. Russian Revolution

  4. Chinese Revolution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The slogan "Workers of the world, unite!" is associated with the Communist Revolution, particularly with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to overthrow the Qing dynasty in China?

  1. Taiping Rebellion

  2. Boxer Rebellion

  3. Xinhai Revolution

  4. Chinese Communist Revolution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the Chinese Revolution of 1911, was a political movement that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China.

Which political revolution is associated with the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death!"?

  1. French Revolution

  2. American Revolution

  3. Russian Revolution

  4. Chinese Revolution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phrase "Give me liberty or give me death!" is associated with the American Revolution and is attributed to Patrick Henry.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to establish a socialist state in Cuba?

  1. Cuban Revolution

  2. Bay of Pigs Invasion

  3. Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. Cuban Embargo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban Revolution was a political movement that led to the overthrow of the Batista regime and the establishment of a socialist state in Cuba.

Which political revolution is associated with the phrase "The people united will never be defeated!"?

  1. French Revolution

  2. American Revolution

  3. Russian Revolution

  4. Chinese Revolution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The phrase "The people united will never be defeated!" is associated with the Chilean Revolution and is attributed to Salvador Allende.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to establish an Islamic republic in Iran?

  1. Iranian Revolution

  2. Iran-Iraq War

  3. Islamic Revolution

  4. Green Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, was a political movement that led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of an Islamic republic in Iran.

Which political revolution is associated with the phrase "Solidarity!"?

  1. French Revolution

  2. American Revolution

  3. Russian Revolution

  4. Polish Revolution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The phrase "Solidarity!" is associated with the Polish Revolution and is attributed to the Solidarity movement.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to establish a democratic government in South Africa?

  1. Anti-Apartheid Movement

  2. African National Congress

  3. Black Consciousness Movement

  4. South African Communist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anti-Apartheid Movement was a political movement that sought to end apartheid in South Africa and establish a democratic government.

Which political revolution is associated with the phrase "One country, two systems"?

  1. Chinese Revolution

  2. Cultural Revolution

  3. Tiananmen Square protests

  4. Hong Kong handover


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The phrase "One country, two systems" is associated with the Hong Kong handover, which was the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to establish an independent state for the Palestinian people?

  1. Palestinian Liberation Organization

  2. Hamas

  3. Fatah

  4. Islamic Jihad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Palestinian Liberation Organization is a political movement that seeks to establish an independent state for the Palestinian people.

Which political revolution is associated with the phrase "The Arab Spring"?

  1. Tunisian Revolution

  2. Egyptian Revolution

  3. Libyan Revolution

  4. Syrian Civil War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The phrase "The Arab Spring" is associated with the Tunisian Revolution, which was the first in a series of popular uprisings in the Arab world.

What was the name of the political movement that sought to establish a democratic government in Myanmar?

  1. National League for Democracy

  2. Tatmadaw

  3. United Nationalities Alliance

  4. Arakan Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National League for Democracy is a political movement that seeks to establish a democratic government in Myanmar.

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