What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

A. American involvement in Cuban independence revolts

B. Dispute over the Panama Canal construction rights

C. Spanish attack on American naval ships in the Pacific

D. Conflict over the annexation of Hawaii

D. Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico

A. Partido Nacional Progresista de la República

B. Partido Nacional de Puerto Rico

C. Partido Nacionalista Popular Revolucionario

D. Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico

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51.
Who was the founder of Vietnam?
Correct Answer: C. Ho Chi Minh
One-liner
Ho Chi Minh was the founder of modern Vietnam and led the country's independence movement against French colonial rule.
52.
Moro Islamic Liberation Front is struggling for independence in?
Correct Answer: A. Mindanao
One-liner
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is struggling for independence in Mindanao, an island in the southern Philippines.
53.
Toussaint Louverture, also known as Toussaint Breda, was the best known leader of the _ revolution.
Correct Answer: D. Haitian
One-liner
Toussaint Louverture was the best known leader of the Haitian revolution.
54.
In Which Country was the First Truth and Reconciliation Commission established?
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
One-liner
The first Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in South Africa in 1995, chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
55.
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In 1956, Abdul Jamal Nasir did what to the Suez Canal?
Correct Answer: C. Nationalized it
One-liner
In 1956, Abdul Jamal Nasir nationalized the Suez Canal.
56.
LTTE stands forTigers of Tamil Eelam?
Correct Answer: C. Liberation
One-liner
LTTE stands for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
57.
What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?
Correct Answer: A. American involvement in Cuban independence revolts
One-liner
The main cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898 was American involvement in Cuban independence revolts against Spanish colonial rule.
58.
In which year did the Argentine military invade the Falkland Islands?
Correct Answer: B. 1982
One-liner
The Argentine military invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982, triggering the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.
59.
Who was the last king of Egypt?
Correct Answer: C. King Farouk
One-liner
The last king of Egypt was King Farouk, who was deposed in the 1952 revolution.
60.
PNPR stands for?
Correct Answer: D. Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico
One-liner
PNPR stands for Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.

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