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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68931
The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown (1781) effectively ended which conflict?
Answer:
The American Revolutionary War
General Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces at Yorktown, marking the last major land battle of the American struggle for independence.
68932
Which Rhodesian leader unilaterally declared independence (UDI) from Britain in 1965 to maintain minority rule?
Answer:
Ian Smith
Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, declared independence to prevent Black majority rule, leading to international sanctions and a bush war.
68933
Who delivered the famous 'Wind of Change' speech in 1960, signaling the end of the British Empire in Africa?
Answer:
Harold Macmillan
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan gave this speech to the South African parliament, acknowledging the rising tide of African nationalism and the inevitability of decolonization.
68934
The Statute of Westminster (1931) gave legislative independence to:
Answer:
The British Dominions (Canada, Australia, etc.)
This Act established the legislative equality of the self-governing Dominions of the British Empire with the United Kingdom, effectively creating the modern Commonwealth.
68935
Which boundary line partitioned India and Pakistan in 1947?
Answer:
Radcliffe Line
The Radcliffe Line, named after its architect Sir Cyril Radcliffe, became the border between India and the newly formed Pakistan (West and East) upon independence.
68936
The 'Durand Line' established the border between British India and which country?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Established in 1893, the Durand Line marks the border between Afghanistan and what was then British India (now Pakistan).
68937
Who was the British Governor-General responsible for the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy that allowed the British to annex any princely state if the ruler died without a natural male heir.
68938
The immediate trigger for the Indian Rebellion of 1857 was the controversy regarding:
Answer:
Greased cartridges for the Enfield rifle
Rumors spread that the new rifle cartridges were greased with beef and pork fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys (soldiers), which sparked the mutiny.
68939
Which treaty ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong to Britain?
Answer:
Treaty of Nanking
The Treaty of Nanking (1842) was the first of the 'Unequal Treaties' signed between China and foreign powers, forcing China to open ports to trade and cede Hong Kong Island to Britain.
68940
The term 'Raj' in the context of British history refers to:
Answer:
British rule in India
The British Raj refers to the period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947.