Decolonization Movements MCQ Test 2

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

2. In which Caribbean country did the Bushy Park Conference lay the groundwork for independence negotiations?

3. Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence alongside Mahatma Gandhi?

4. In which African country did the Women's War, a resistance movement against British colonial rule, take place?

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. In which North African country did the Battle of Algiers, a key event in the struggle for independence, take place?

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

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

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

15. Who was a key figure in the struggle for independence in Suriname and later became its first President?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Who was a key figure in the liberation of Angola from Portuguese colonial rule and served as the country's first President?

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

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

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

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

32. Which region witnessed a series of nationalist movements and independence struggles during the mid-20th century, leading to the end of colonial rule?

33. Who was a key leader in the struggle for independence in East Timor?

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

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

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

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

38. Who was a key leader in the struggle for independence in South Africa and later became the country's first black President?

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

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