2G.2.4 Dictatorship remodelled and the transition to democracy, 1956–78 Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 7

The 20 questions

1. Which sector was a major driver of Spain's 'economic miracle' between 1960 and 1975?

   • Shipbuilding
   • Mining
   • Tourism
   • Agriculture

2. Which religious organisation was closely linked to the technocrats directing Franco's economic reforms?

   • Catholic Action
   • The Jesuits
   • Opus Dei
   • The Franciscans

3. What key reform was achieved by the Spanish Stabilisation Plan of 1959?

   • Strict autarky
   • Foreign investment
   • Land nationalisation
   • State price controls

4. Which Basque separatist group used violent tactics against Franco's regime from the 1960s?

   • CNT
   • ETA
   • PCE
   • UGT

5. Whom did Franco bypass when appointing Juan Carlos as his official successor in 1969?

   • King Alfonso XIII
   • Manuel Fraga
   • Prince Charles
   • Don Juan

6. Which position was held by Luis Carrero Blanco when ETA assassinated him in 1973?

   • Defence Minister
   • Foreign Minister
   • Prime Minister
   • Head of State

7. Who became head of state immediately following the death of Franco in November 1975?

   • King Juan Carlos
   • Adolfo Suárez
   • Manuel Azaña
   • Carrero Blanco

8. Who served as Spain's first democratically elected Prime Minister during the transition from 1976?

   • Adolfo Suárez
   • Santiago Carrillo
   • Felipe González
   • Manuel Fraga

9. What major step was enabled by Spain's Law for Political Reform of 1976?

   • Military rule
   • Democratic elections
   • Monarchy abolition
   • Re-establishing autarky

10. Which system of government was formally established by the Spanish Constitution of 1978?

    • Absolute monarchy
    • Executive dictatorship
    • Federal republic
    • Constitutional monarchy

11. Which nickname was given to the hardline Francoists who opposed democratic reform in the 1970s?

    • The phalangists
    • The technocrats
    • The aperturistas
    • The bunker

12. What main economic factor fuelled growing demands for political freedom in Spain between 1956 and 1975?

    • Agricultural collapse
    • Hyperinflation
    • Trade isolation
    • Rapid economic growth

13. Which Basque nationalist group had sixteen of its members tried by a military court in Burgos in 1970?

    • GRAPO
    • CNT
    • PSOE
    • ETA

14. Which major institution distanced itself from Franco's regime during the 1960s by supporting social reform?

    • Catholic Church
    • Falange Party
    • Spanish Army
    • Civil Guard

15. What was approved by Spanish voters in the national referendum held in December 1978?

    • Monarchy abolition
    • The Amnesty Law
    • A new constitution
    • The Moncloa Pacts

16. Which industry expanded most rapidly in Spain during the 1960s, bringing vital foreign currency?

    • Automotive manufacturing
    • Coal mining
    • Shipbuilding
    • Tourism

17. Which October 1977 Spanish law released political prisoners and permitted exiles to return home?

    • Amnesty Law
    • Press Law
    • Law for Reform
    • Law of Association

18. In which year was the Basque separatist organisation ETA founded?

    • 1968
    • 1978
    • 1959
    • 1973

19. What agreement on economic policy was signed by Spain's main political parties in October 1977?

    • San Sebastián Pact
    • Madrid Accords
    • Pact of Olivos
    • Moncloa Pacts

20. In which year was Spain's first democratic general election held following Franco's death?

    • 1981
    • 1975
    • 1977
    • 1978

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