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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
68221
The 'Sharpeville Massacre' in 1960 was a turning point in the struggle against:
Answer:
Apartheid in South Africa
South African police fired on protesters demonstrating against pass laws, killing 69 people and leading to the banning of the ANC and PAC.
68222
Who was the founding father of Tanzania and a proponent of 'Ujamaa' (African socialism)?
Answer:
Julius Nyerere
Julius Nyerere led Tanganyika to independence and united it with Zanzibar to form Tanzania, promoting self-reliance through Ujamaa.
68223
The 'Suez Crisis' of 1956 was triggered when which leader nationalized the Suez Canal?
Answer:
Gamal Abdel Nasser
President Nasser nationalized the canal to fund the Aswan Dam, prompting an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel, which eventually failed due to US/Soviet pressure.
68224
Which country gained independence from Pakistan in 1971?
Answer:
Bangladesh
East Pakistan fought a liberation war against West Pakistan, achieving independence as Bangladesh in 1971.
68225
Who became the first black President of South Africa in 1994?
Answer:
Nelson Mandela
After spending 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela led the ANC to victory in South Africa's first multiracial elections, ending apartheid.
68226
The 'Unilateral Declaration of Independence' (UDI) in 1965 was made by the white minority government of which country?
Answer:
Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Ian Smith's government in Southern Rhodesia declared independence from Britain to maintain white minority rule, leading to international sanctions and a bush war.
68227
Who was the leader of the Indonesian independence movement and its first President?
Answer:
Sukarno
Sukarno proclaimed Indonesian independence in 1945 and led the resistance against Dutch re-colonization efforts until the Dutch recognized sovereignty in 1949.
68228
Which organization was formed in 1963 to promote unity and solidarity among African states?
Answer:
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
The OAU was founded in Addis Ababa to coordinate cooperation among African states and eradicate colonialism. It was succeeded by the African Union in 2002.
68229
The 'Dien Bien Phu' battle in 1954 marked the end of which country's colonial presence in Indochina?
Answer:
France
The decisive defeat of French forces at Dien Bien Phu by the Viet Minh forced France to withdraw from Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia).
68230
Who led the 'Salt March' in 1930 as a campaign of nonviolent resistance against the British salt monopoly?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March to Dandi, a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement that garnered worldwide attention.