Suez Crisis - Britain and France invade Egypt

1. When did the Suez Crisis take place?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. 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) Offered to mediate a peaceful resolution
D) Provided military aid and support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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