- 1. The Falklands War, fought between April and June 1982, was a significant and intense conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the disputed Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. The war ignited when Argentina, under the military dictatorship led by General Leopoldo Galtieri, sought to assert its claim over the islands, which it referred to as Las Malvinas, believing that reclaiming them would rally nationalistic fervor and distract from domestic issues. On April 2, 1982, Argentine forces invaded the Falklands, capturing the capital, Stanley, and sparking a swift response from Britain, which had maintained a small garrison on the islands. The UK, under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, dispatched a naval task force to reclaim the territory and uphold its long-standing rights over the islands, which had been a British colony since the 19th century. The ensuing conflict involved intense naval engagements, air strikes, and ground battles, leading to significant casualties on both sides. Over the course of ten weeks, British forces utilized their naval superiority and logistical capabilities to retake the islands, culminating in the surrender of Argentine forces on June 14, 1982. The war resulted in the deaths of 649 Argentine military personnel and 255 British troops, and it left deep scars in both nations. The victory for the UK bolstered Thatcher's government and reaffirmed British colonial presence, while the defeat for Argentina hastened the end of the military junta and transitioned the nation towards democracy. The conflict over the Falklands has endured in its geopolitical implications, as Argentina continues to claim sovereignty over the islands, reflecting the lingering tensions and national identities shaped by this pivotal episode in South American and British history.
What year did the Falklands War begin?
A) 1985
B) 1982
C) 1990
D) 1976
- 2. Which country claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands leading to the conflict?
A) Uruguay
B) Argentina
C) Brazil
D) Chile
- 3. Which nation responded with military force to reclaim the Falkland Islands?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) United States
D) Canada
- 4. What was the primary military engagement of the Falklands War?
A) Battle of Waterloo
B) Battle of the Somme
C) Battle of Goose Green
D) Battle of Midway
- 5. Who was the British Prime Minister during the Falklands War?
A) Tony Blair
B) Margaret Thatcher
C) David Cameron
D) John Major
- 6. What was the outcome of the Falklands War for Argentina?
A) Stalemate
B) Victory
C) Defeat
D) Negotiated settlement
- 7. Which British ship was famously sunk during the Falklands War?
A) HMS Ark Royal
B) HMS Sheffield
C) HMS Invincible
D) HMS Belfast
- 8. Which famous ship participated in the Falklands War?
A) HMS Hood
B) HMS Invincible
C) USS Enterprise
D) HMS Warrior
- 9. What area of military strategy did the British use prominently?
A) Ground maneuvers
B) Air superiority
C) Guerrilla tactics
D) Naval power
- 10. Which British task force was sent to the South Atlantic?
A) Task Force 911
B) Task Force 157
C) Task Force 801
D) Task Force 317
- 11. What is the Spanish name for the Falkland Islands?
A) Islas Faulkland
B) Islas Argentina
C) Islas Malvinas
D) Islas del Sur
- 12. How long did the Falklands War last?
A) 100 days
B) 50 days
C) 74 days
D) 30 days
- 13. Which island is the largest in the Falkland Islands archipelago?
A) East Falkland
B) West Falkland
C) South Georgia
D) South Sandwich Islands
- 14. What event sparked the invasion of the Falklands by Argentina?
A) Economic sanctions
B) Occupation of South Georgia
C) Diplomatic dispute
D) Border skirmish
- 15. Which organization facilitated the peace negotiations post-war?
A) NATO
B) OAS
C) United Nations
D) European Union
- 16. In which month did the British forces land on the Falklands?
A) June
B) April
C) July
D) May
- 17. What is the capital of the Falkland Islands?
A) Stanley
B) Punta Arenas
C) Port Stanley
D) Buenos Aires
- 18. Who was the military leader of Argentina during the invasion?
A) General Jorge Videla
B) General Leopoldo Galtieri
C) General Augusto Pinochet
D) General Juan Domingo Perón
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