Decolonization Movements MCQ Test 1

1. Which Latin American revolutionary leader was a key figure in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro and Che Guevara?

2. Which Southeast Asian country, under the leadership of Sukarno, successfully gained independence from Dutch colonial rule in 1949?

3. In which Caribbean country did the Morant Bay Rebellion, a significant event in the struggle for greater autonomy, take place?

4. Which Indian leader advocated for the idea of 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) at the Indian National Congress session in 1929?

5. Who was the leader of the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) during the Algerian War of Independence?

6. In which year did Palau gain independence from the United Nations Trust Territory administered by the United States?

7. Who played a key role in the independence movement in Cape Verde and later became the country's first President?

8. Which Pacific island nation gained independence from New Zealand in 1962?

9. Which country, located in Southeast Asia, gained independence from French colonial rule in 1954 after the First Indochina War?

10. Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution and the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976?

11. Who led the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule in Kenya?

12. Who was a prominent leader in the struggle for independence in Algeria and later served as the country's President?

13. In which Southeast Asian country did the Brunei Revolt against the proposed inclusion in the Malaysian Federation occur?

14. Which African country, formerly known as Gold Coast, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957?

15. In which North African country did the Berber Spring, a series of protests for cultural and political rights, take place in 1980?

16. Who was the leader of the ZANU guerrilla movement, which played a significant role in the liberation of Zimbabwe?

17. Who played a crucial role in the independence movement in Belize and became the country's first Prime Minister?

18. In which year did the United Nations formally come into existence, with the aim of promoting international cooperation and preventing future conflicts?

19. Who was the first President of Ghana, serving from 1960 to 1966, and played a key role in the country's independence?

20. Who was a central figure in the struggle for independence in Ireland and later became the first President of the Irish Republic?

21. Who was a central figure in the struggle for independence in Eritrea and later became the country's first President?

22. Who was a key leader in the struggle for independence in Kenya and later became the country's first President?

23. In which South American country did the War of the Triple Alliance, a conflict involving Paraguay and its neighbors, take place?

24. Which Southeast Asian country, under the leadership of Sukarno, successfully gained independence from Dutch colonial rule?

25. Who was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and later became the first Prime Minister of India?

26. Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution, leading the country to independence from U.S. influence?

27. Which African leader, known for his philosophy of Negritude, played a crucial role in Senegal's independence?

28. In which African country did the Mau Mau Uprising against British colonial rule take place?

29. Which Asian country gained independence from Dutch colonial rule after World War II and is known for its struggle led by Sukarno?

30. Who was the leader of the Mau Mau Uprising, a violent anti-colonial movement in Kenya during the 1950s?

31. What was the name of the process through which many African and Asian colonies gained independence from European powers?

32. Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in India's independence movement?

33. Which Caribbean island, formerly known as Saint-Domingue, became the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean?

34. Who was a prominent leader in India's struggle for independence and played a key role in decolonization?

35. In which Middle Eastern country did the Aden Emergency, a conflict between British forces and Arab nationalists, take place?

36. Who was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and is known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance?

37. Who was a prominent leader in the struggle for independence in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde?

38. During the Algerian War of Independence, what tactic did the FLN (National Liberation Front) employ against French forces?

39. Who was a key figure in India's struggle for independence and played a significant role in decolonization?

40. Which African country, formerly known as Bechuanaland, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1966?

41. In which African country did the Battle of Adwa, a significant victory against Italian colonial forces, take place?

42. Which African leader, also known as the 'Father of the Nation,' led Ghana to independence from British colonial rule?

43. Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge, responsible for the Cambodian genocide during the late 1970s?

44. Who was the founder of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) and a key figure in the liberation of Guinea-Bissau?

45. Who was a prominent leader in the struggle for independence in Vietnam and served as the President of North Vietnam?

46. Who led the independence movement in Mozambique and became the country's first president?

47. In which year did the Malayan Emergency, an anti-colonial insurgency against British colonial rule, begin?

48. In which Middle Eastern country did the Balfour Declaration lay the groundwork for the establishment of a Jewish homeland?

49. In which Asian country did the Malayan Emergency, an anti-colonial guerrilla war, take place?

50. Which Indian state, with a predominantly Naga population, witnessed a significant armed conflict against Indian forces for autonomy?