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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
48771
The 'Iron Curtain' speech was delivered by whom?
Answer:
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivered the famous 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946, describing the division of Europe between Soviet-influenced East and the West.
48772
Which country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, significantly impacting global trade?
Answer:
China
China became a member of the WTO in December 2001. This accession integrated China into the global economy and accelerated its rise as a manufacturing superpower.
48773
The 'Good Friday Agreement' of 1998 brought peace to which region?
Answer:
Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement (or Belfast Agreement) ended most of the violence of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, a political conflict dating back to the 1960s.
48774
The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in which year?
Answer:
1989
The student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, took place in 1989 and were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese government.
48775
Which treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Answer:
The Rome Statute
The Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2002, established the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
48776
Which war is often referred to as the 'Forgotten War' (1950-1953)?
Answer:
The Korean War
The Korean War is often called the 'Forgotten War' in the US because it received relatively less public attention than WWII or Vietnam, despite its significance.
48777
The Islamic Revolution of 1979 took place in which country?
Answer:
Iran
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran saw the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty (the Shah) and the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
48778
The Balfour Declaration of 1917 supported the establishment of a 'national home' for which people?
Answer:
The Jewish people
The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British government in 1917 announcing support for the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.
48779
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a global infrastructure strategy adopted by which country?
Answer:
China
Launched by China in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative is a massive global development strategy involving infrastructure investment in nearly 150 countries.
48780
Which country was invaded by Russia in February 2022?
Answer:
Ukraine
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014.