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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
68141
The 'Boxer Rebellion' was an anti-imperialist uprising in:
Answer:
China
The Boxers fought against foreign influence and Christianity in China around 1900.
68142
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Timor-Leste (East Timor)?
Answer:
All of the above
All three were key figures; Gusmão was the resistance leader, while Ramos-Horta and Belo won the Nobel Peace Prize for their diplomatic efforts.
68143
Which country's independence was delayed by the 'UDI' of Ian Smith?
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Zimbabwe
Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) saw its independence delayed by the white minority government's Unilateral Declaration of Independence.
68144
The 'Atlantic Charter' was signed between:
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UK and US
Roosevelt and Churchill signed it in 1941, setting goals for the post-war world including self-determination.
68145
The 'Front de Libération Nationale' (FLN) is associated with:
Answer:
Algeria
The FLN led the war of independence against France.
68146
Which country was known as 'Upper Volta' before 1984?
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Burkina Faso
Thomas Sankara renamed the country Burkina Faso ('Land of Incorruptible People') to break with the colonial past.
68147
The 'Amritsar Massacre' (Jallianwala Bagh) took place in:
Answer:
1919
British troops fired on unarmed civilians, galvanizing the Indian independence movement.
68148
Who led the 'Red Shirts' (Khudai Khidmatgar) movement against British rule?
Answer:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Known as the 'Frontier Gandhi', he led a non-violent Pashtun movement against the British.
68149
The 'Tet Offensive' was a turning point in the:
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Vietnam War
While a military defeat for the communists, it was a political victory that turned US public opinion against the war.
68150
Who was the key figure in the independence of Cyprus?
Answer:
Archbishop Makarios III
Makarios III was the Greek Cypriot leader and the first President of independent Cyprus (1960).