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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
68231
Which Portuguese colony was the last to gain independence in Africa (1975), following the Carnation Revolution?
Answer:
All of the above
The Carnation Revolution in Portugal (1974) led to the rapid decolonization of all Portuguese territories, including Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe in 1975.
68232
The 'Wind of Change' speech, signaling Britain's intention to grant independence to its African colonies, was delivered by:
Answer:
Harold Macmillan
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan gave this historic speech to the Parliament of South Africa in 1960, acknowledging the rising tide of African nationalism.
68233
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, assassinated shortly after independence?
Answer:
Patrice Lumumba
Patrice Lumumba was a key figure in Congolese independence from Belgium but was deposed and assassinated in 1961 during the Congo Crisis.
68234
The 'Partition of India' in 1947 resulted in the creation of which two sovereign states?
Answer:
India and Pakistan
The Indian Independence Act 1947 partitioned British India into the Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan (which included East Pakistan, now Bangladesh).
68235
The National Liberation Front (FLN) fought a bloody war for independence against France in:
Answer:
Algeria
The Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962) was led by the FLN against French rule, resulting in Algeria's independence.
68236
Who coined the term 'Neocolonialism' to describe the continued economic control of former colonies?
Answer:
Kwame Nkrumah
Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana, popularized the term to describe how independent nations remained economically dependent on former colonial powers.
68237
Which conference held in 1955 is considered a precursor to the Non-Aligned Movement?
Answer:
Bandung Conference
The Bandung Conference, held in Indonesia, gathered Asian and African nations to discuss peace and the role of the Third World in the Cold War, opposing colonialism.
68238
The 'Mau Mau Uprising' was a militant revolt against British colonial rule in:
Answer:
Kenya
The Mau Mau Uprising (1952–1960) was fought by the Kenya Land and Freedom Army, primarily consisting of the Kikuyu people, against British settlers and colonial forces.
68239
Who was the leader of the Viet Minh and the first President of North Vietnam?
Answer:
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh founded the Viet Minh and led the struggle for Vietnamese independence against both the French and later the Americans.
68240
Which African country became the first in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957?
Answer:
Ghana
Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast, gained independence from Britain on March 6, 1957, led by Kwame Nkrumah.