Independence Party

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Test Your Knowledge of the Independence Party

Welcome to the Independence Party Quiz! This quiz will challenge your knowledge about one of Iceland's most significant political parties, covering its history, key figures, and major events.

Whether you're a political enthusiast or just curious about Icelandic politics, this quiz provides a fun way to learn more. Get ready to:

  • Explore historical facts
  • Test your memory of influential leaders
  • Engage with questions about past elections
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by DiscoveringFacts42
In which year was the Independence Party formed?
1925
1927
1929
1931
Which two parties joined to form the Independence Party?
The Liberal Party & the Conservative Party
The Conservative Party & the Nationalist Party
The Liberal Party & the Trade Unionist Party
The Nationalist Party & the Economic Progress Movement
Who was the first chair of the Independence Party?
Ólafur Þórs
Jón Þorláksson
Hannes Hafstein
Bjarni Benediktsson Sr.
How many mayors of Reykjavik have been from the ranks of the Independence Party since 1908?
8
10
12
14
Who was the only sitting chair in party history not to be reelected as chair during the IP party convention?
Geir Hallgrímsson
Jóhann Hafstein
Þorsteinn Pálsson
Geir H. Haarde
Which current MP for the Reform Party (Viðreisn) served IP party vice chair?
Þorsteinn Víglundsson
Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir
Jón Steindór
Hanna Katrín Friðriksson
What was the biggest electoral win in parliamentary elections in the history of the IP?
46%
48%
50%
52%
What was the biggest electoral loss in parliamentary elections in the history of the IP?
20.7%
21.7%
22.7%
23.7%
How many vice chairmen of the Independence Party have there been?
20
21
22
23
Just prior to new campaign finance laws taking effect in 2007, which would cap donations at 300.000ISK, it came to light that the party had received several millions ISK as donations from FL Group and Landsbanki. How many millions were donated?
40.000.000ISK
45.000.000ISK
50.000.000ISK
55.000.000ISK
In which year did Bjarni Benediktsson Jr. Become party chair?
2008
2009
2010
2011
How many seats does the Independence Party currently hold in municipal government, nation wide?
130/529
140/529
150/529
160/529
How many party chairs of the Independence Party have at some point served as Prime minister?
7/9
8/9
9/9
None
The youngest person to become Prime Minister is Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, who was the second youngest?
Bjarni Benediktsson Jr.
Þorsteinn Pálsson
Geir Hallgrímsson
Davíð Oddsson
Who's the current chair of the Independence Party parliamentary group?
Bjarni Benediktsson
Birgir Ýrmannsson
Ýslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir
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