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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
68161
Who was the first President of the United Arab Republic (union of Egypt and Syria)?
Answer:
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser led this short-lived pan-Arab union (1958–1961) as part of his vision for Arab unity and independence from Western influence.
68162
The 'Moncada Barracks' attack is the starting point of which revolution?
Answer:
Cuban Revolution
Fidel Castro's failed attack on the Moncada Barracks in 1953 is considered the beginning of the Cuban Revolution against Batista.
68163
Which African leader was known as the 'Lion of Judah'?
Answer:
Haile Selassie
Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia and a defining figure in African independence and the Rastafari movement.
68164
The 'Good Friday Agreement' (1998) helped bring peace to:
Answer:
Northern Ireland
The agreement ended most of the violence of 'The Troubles' between nationalists (seeking a united Ireland) and unionists (UK).
68165
The 'Pathet Lao' was a communist political movement in:
Answer:
Laos
The Pathet Lao fought against the Royal Lao government and achieved power after the Vietnam War ended.
68166
Which movement aimed to create a unified state for all Slavic people in the Balkans (pre-WWI roots of freedom)?
Answer:
Pan-Slavism
Pan-Slavism sought to unite Slavic peoples, fueling Serbian nationalism against the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
68167
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
Answer:
David Ben-Gurion
Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 and led the country during its war of independence.
68168
The 'Cedras Regime' was a military dictatorship in which country that led to UN intervention?
Answer:
Haiti
Raoul Cedras ousted elected President Aristide, leading to a US/UN intervention in 1994 to restore democracy.
68169
Which leader declared Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965?
Answer:
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew tearfully announced the separation of Singapore from the Federation of Malaysia, leading to its sovereignty.
68170
The 'Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples' was adopted by:
Answer:
The United Nations General Assembly
Adopted in 1960 (Resolution 1514), it declared that colonialism was a violation of human rights.