Suez Crisis - Britain and France invade Egypt

1. When did the Suez Crisis take place?

A) 1976
B) 1965
C) 1956
D) 1945

2. Which country initiated the invasion of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

A) Israel
B) Soviet Union
C) United States
D) Egypt

3. Who was the British Prime Minister during the Suez Crisis?

A) Winston Churchill
B) Anthony Eden
C) Harold Macmillan
D) Clement Attlee

4. Which superpower opposed the invasion of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

A) United States
B) Soviet Union
C) United Kingdom
D) China

5. Who was the President of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

A) Mohamed Morsi
B) Anwar Sadat
C) Hosni Mubarak
D) Gamal Abdel Nasser

6. Which major power backed the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt?

A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) Soviet Union
D) United States

7. How did the United States respond to the invasion of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

A) Sent reinforcements to aid in the invasion
B) Strongly opposed and pressured withdrawal of troops
C) Provided military aid and support
D) Offered to mediate a peaceful resolution

8. Which international organization played a significant role in resolving the Suez Crisis?

A) OPEC
B) NATO
C) United Nations
D) European Union

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