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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
68211
Which Southeast Asian nation gained independence from the US in 1946?
Answer:
Philippines
The Treaty of Manila (1946) recognized the independence of the Philippines from the United States.
68212
The 'Velvet Revolution' is associated with the end of Soviet influence in:
Answer:
Czechoslovakia
While not 'decolonization' in the traditional sense, it was a non-violent transition of power ending Soviet-backed communist rule in 1989.
68213
Who wrote 'The Wretched of the Earth', a seminal text on the psychology of colonization?
Answer:
Frantz Fanon
Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist from Martinique who supported the Algerian cause, analyzed the dehumanizing effects of colonization.
68214
FRELIMO was the liberation movement in which country?
Answer:
Mozambique
The Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) fought against Portuguese colonial rule.
68215
The 'Tricontinental Conference' aimed to unite revolutionaries from:
Answer:
Africa, Asia, Latin America
Held in Havana in 1966, it sought to unify the 'Third World' struggle against imperialism and colonialism.
68216
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru took office on August 15, 1947, and served until his death in 1964, shaping modern India.
68217
Which country was never formally colonized by a European power (though occupied briefly)?
Answer:
Ethiopia
Aside from a brief Italian occupation (1936-1941), Ethiopia maintained its ancient sovereignty throughout the Scramble for Africa.
68218
The 'Evian Accords' of 1962 ended the war in:
Answer:
Algeria
The Evian Accords established a ceasefire between France and the FLN and paved the way for Algerian independence.
68219
Who was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) that fought alongside the Japanese in WWII?
Answer:
Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose formed the INA (Azad Hind Fauj) to free India from British rule by military force with Axis support.
68220
Which Caribbean nation was the first to gain independence, following a successful slave revolt in 1804?
Answer:
Haiti
Led by Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti declared independence from France in 1804, becoming the first independent black republic.