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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
68081
Which country was NOT a founding member of NATO?
Answer:
West Germany
West Germany joined NATO in 1955, years after its founding in 1949.
68082
The Berlin Wall divided the city into:
Answer:
East and West
The Wall separated the Soviet sector (East Berlin) from the American, British, and French sectors (West Berlin).
68083
The 'Iran-Contra Affair' occurred during which presidency?
Answer:
Ronald Reagan
Senior administration officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran to fund the Contras in Nicaragua.
68084
The 'Fall of Saigon' happened in:
Answer:
1975
The capture of Saigon by the People's Army of Vietnam marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of the country.
68085
Who was the leader of the Solidarity movement in Poland?
Answer:
Lech Wałęsa
Lech Wałęsa was an electrician who led the Solidarity trade union and later became the President of Poland.
68086
The 'Pentagon Papers' revealed secrets about:
Answer:
The Vietnam War
Leaked by Daniel Ellsberg, the papers revealed that the US government had misled the public about the scope and success of the Vietnam War.
68087
Which US President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Answer:
Lyndon B. Johnson
LBJ signed the landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
68088
The 'My Lai Massacre' occurred during which war?
Answer:
Vietnam War
US troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the hamlet of My Lai, sparking global outrage and anti-war sentiment.
68089
The 'Checkstation Charlie' standoff occurred in:
Answer:
Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin, site of a famous tank standoff in 1961.
68090
Who was the first man in space?
Answer:
Yuri Gagarin
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space on April 12, 1961.