Free mock exam — Portuguese nationality knowledge test

Question 1

In what year was the Portuguese Republic established?

Accepted Answer

1910

Question 2

What happened on 25 April 1974?

Accepted Answer

The Carnation Revolution

Question 3

What was the political police that repressed the opposition during the Estado Novo called?

Accepted Answer

PIDE

Question 4

What were the Portuguese who returned from the former colonies after the 1975 decolonization known as?

Accepted Answer

The 'retornados'

Question 5

Who wrote The Lusiads (Os Lusíadas)?

Accepted Answer

Luís de Camões

Question 6

Which Portuguese music genre is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage?

Accepted Answer

Fado

Question 7

The acronym CPLP names an international organisation. What does it stand for?

Accepted Answer

Community of Portuguese Language Countries

Question 8

In Portugal, although Christmas is on 25 December, the big family supper (the 'consoada') traditionally takes place on which night?

Accepted Answer

On the night of 24 December

Question 9

What is the name of Portugal's national anthem?

Accepted Answer

A Portuguesa

Question 10

What are the colours of the national flag?

Accepted Answer

Green and red

Question 11

Which historical event prompted the creation of "A Portuguesa" in 1890?

Accepted Answer

The 1890 British Ultimatum

Question 12

The full official name of the 10 June holiday is...

Accepted Answer

Day of Portugal, of Camões and of the Portuguese Communities

Question 13

From what age can you vote in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Question 14

A citizen of another European Union country living in Portugal may vote in which elections?

Accepted Answer

In municipal (local) elections and for the European Parliament

Question 15

The 1982 constitutional revision introduced an important change. Which one?

Accepted Answer

It abolished the Council of the Revolution and created the Constitutional Court

Question 16

According to the Constitution, the National Health Service is...

Accepted Answer

universal and tending towards being free of charge

Question 17

How many members does the Assembly of the Republic have?

Accepted Answer

230

Question 18

Which body can bring down the Government by passing a censure motion?

Accepted Answer

The Assembly of the Republic

Question 19

In a presidential election, what happens if no candidate wins more than half the votes?

Accepted Answer

A second round is held between the two most-voted candidates

Question 20

After a political veto by the President, how can the Assembly of the Republic get the law passed again (as a rule)?

Accepted Answer

By confirming it with an absolute majority of members in office