Corsica's Historical Journey

Which languages were predominantly spoken in Corsica during the medieval and early modern periods?

• English and Dutch

• Corsican and Italian

• Spanish and Portuguese

• French and German

What was the primary reason for British support of the Corsican revolt against Genoese rule?

• To establish a new trade route

• To gain control of Corsican resources

• To weaken French influence

• To promote Corsican independence

During which event did Corsica briefly become a British colony?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolutionary Wars

• The Congress of Vienna

• World War I

Who called for the invasion of Corsica after the conquest of Rome by Italy in 1870?

• Benito Mussolini

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

What happened to Corsica during World War II?

• It remained under Vichy France control

• It became an independent state

• It was annexed by Germany

• It was controlled by Italy for a year