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24 Geopolitical Changes and Independence Movements

How well do you understand the geopolitical chessboard? Embark on an exploration of Geopolitical Changes and Independence Movements. From tectonic shifts in nation boundaries to the fight for freedom, these pivotal events have shaped our modern world order. Studying these movements gives insights into the complexities of international relations and the relentless pursuit of sovereignty.

Discover the intricacies of diplomacy, the strategies of governance, and the bravery of those who stood up for independence. Delve into the events that redrew maps, crafted treaties, and reshaped the balance of power. Can you navigate through the geopolitical intricacies and emerge victoriously?

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Crown Prince Harald of which country got married in 1968?

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Sweden

Belgium

Belgium

Denmark

Denmark

Norway

Norway

A new island called Surtsey was created after a volcanic eruption in which country?

Norway

Norway

France

France

Iceland

Iceland

USSR

USSR

A basketball club called the Bulls formed in which US city in 1966?

Miami

Miami

Baltimore

Baltimore

Boston

Boston

Chicago

Chicago

In October 1963, the Lamborghini car company was founded in which country?

France

France

Pakistan

Pakistan

Italy

Italy

Spain

Spain

In what year did Hasbro first introduce G.I. Joe to the toy buying public?

1960

1960

1962

1962

1966

1966

1964

1964

In May 1967, the UK and which other country applied for membership of the EEC?

Switzerland

Switzerland

Ireland

Ireland

Spain

Spain

Denmark

Denmark

Judy Garland died of a drug overdose in which city in 1969?

New York

New York

London

London

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Paris

Paris

Cameroon gained its independence from which country in 1960?

Italy

Italy

France

France

West Germany

West Germany

Portugal

Portugal

How old was Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark when she married into the Greek royal family?

18

18

40

40

30

30

25

25

In what year did the American Heart Association first link smoking to heart disease?

1966

1966

1963

1963

1969

1969

1960

1960

Biafra, a region of which country, declared independence in 1967?

Egypt

Egypt

Ghana

Ghana

Nigeria

Nigeria

Cameroon

Cameroon

Ian Smith led which African country to indepdence in the 60’s?

Uganda

Uganda

Rhodesia

Rhodesia

Ghana

Ghana

South Africa

South Africa

Hassan II was proclaimed king of which country in 1961?

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Norway

Norway

Spain

Spain

Morocco

Morocco

Marcelo Caetano became Prine Minister of which country in 1968?

Portugal

Portugal

USSR

USSR

Sweden

Sweden

Spain

Spain

93 people died in a train crash in Harmelen in which country in 1962?

Norway

Norway

Ireland

Ireland

Netherlands

Netherlands

Italy

Italy

An earthquake killed 12,000 when it hit Agadir in which country in 1960?

Morocco

Morocco

Egypt

Egypt

India

India

Cameroon

Cameroon

In 1963, the Bundesliga football competition started in which country?

China

China

USSR

USSR

West Germany

West Germany

Belgium

Belgium

King Constantine II led a failed coup attempt in which country in 1967?

Italy

Italy

Greece

Greece

South Africa

South Africa

Egypt

Egypt

In October 1966, spy George Blake escaped from a London prison and was next seen in which city?

Milan

Milan

Madrid

Madrid

Miami

Miami

Moscow

Moscow

In which ocean was the island of Tristan Da Cunha, which erupted in 1961?

Atlantic

Atlantic

Indian

Indian

Arctic

Arctic

Pacific

Pacific

In 1960, which country shot down a U2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers?

Austria

Austria

China

China

USSR

USSR

Japan

Japan

In October 1966, NATO moved its headquarters from Paris to which other city?

Geneva

Geneva

Brussels

Brussels

Milan

Milan

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

In 1962, the Mont Blanc Tunnel was completed, connecting a road from France to what other county?

Andorra

Andorra

Spain

Spain

Italy

Italy

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

In which year did construction begin on the Berlin Wall?

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1965

1967

1967

1963

1963

1961

1961

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