Korea
What year did South Korea gain independence from Japanese rule?
1945
In what year did Singapore become independent from Malaysia?
1965
In what year did Algeria gain independence from France?
1962
What system of racial segregation was enforced in South Africa until the early 1990s?
Apartheid
What was the main event that led to the division of Korea into North and South?
The Korean War
What was the primary reason for Singapore's separation from Malaysia?
Ethnic tensions and political disagreements
What was the primary method used by Algerians to fight for independence?
Guerrilla warfare and armed resistance
Who was the leader of the African National Congress (ANC) during the struggle against apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
What is the name of the military dictatorship that ruled South Korea in the late 20th century?
The Park Chung-hee regime
Who was Singapore's first Prime Minister?
Lee Kuan Yew
What was the name of the organization that led the Algerian independence movement?
The National Liberation Front (FLN)
: In what year did South Africa hold its first multiracial elections?
1994
Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?
China
What economic strategy did Singapore adopt to grow after gaining independence?
Industrialization and attracting foreign investment
What significant event occurred in Algeria in 1954?
The start of the Algerian War of Independence
What was the significance of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960?
It drew international attention to the apartheid regime.
What is the significance of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) between North and South Korea?
It serves as a buffer zone between the two Koreas after the Korean War ceasefire.
: What is one key feature of Singapore's government that helped maintain stability post-independence?
Strong centralized leadership
How did the Algerian War impact France's political landscape?
It led to political instability and changes in government.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
A restorative justice body established to address the atrocities committed during apartheid.