The Interaction of Different Cultural Groups (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which mountain range naturally separates the Basque Country from the rest of Spain?
Which mountain range naturally separates the Basque Country from the rest of Spain?
Pyrenees Mountains
What was the population of the Basque Country as of 2014?
What was the population of the Basque Country as of 2014?
2.2 million people
How long have the Basque people inhabited their region?
How long have the Basque people inhabited their region?
Over 10,000 years
What is the name of the unique Basque language?
What is the name of the unique Basque language?
Euskera
During which years did the Franco regime impose cultural suppression on the Basque people?
During which years did the Franco regime impose cultural suppression on the Basque people?
1939-1975
In what year was ETA established?
In what year was ETA established?
1959
How many people did ETA kill during their campaign?
How many people did ETA kill during their campaign?
Over 850 people
When were three Spanish Basque provinces united and granted significant autonomy?
When were three Spanish Basque provinces united and granted significant autonomy?
1979
Which three provinces were united to form the autonomous Basque region?
Which three provinces were united to form the autonomous Basque region?
Vizcaya, Guipuzcoa, Navarra
When did ETA declare a permanent ceasefire, ending decades of violence?
When did ETA declare a permanent ceasefire, ending decades of violence?
January 2011
What powers were included in the Basque autonomy arrangements granted in 1979?
What powers were included in the Basque autonomy arrangements granted in 1979?
Control over schools and police forces