Politics
38 questions tagged Politics — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
When did the Cold War end?
The Cold War ended in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, after decades of tension between it and the United States.
Where is Antarctica and who owns it?
Antarctica is the frozen continent at the South Pole. No country owns it — it is governed by an international treaty for peace and science.
Whose leadership helped end apartheid?
Nelson Mandela led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and became its first democratically elected president in 1994.
When Did the Berlin Wall Fall?
The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, when East Germany opened its borders after weeks of mass protests.
Which Continent Has the Most Countries?
Africa has the most countries of any continent, with 54 internationally recognised sovereign states.
When Did the French Revolution Begin?
The French Revolution is generally dated from the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
When Did the Roman Republic Begin?
The Roman Republic was established around 509 BC when the Romans overthrew their last king, Tarquinius Superbus.
Whose Civil Rights Leadership Changed America?
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement through nonviolent protest, culminating in landmark legislation against racial segregation.
Whose Nonviolence Freed India?
Mahatma Gandhi led India independence movement through nonviolent civil disobedience, achieving freedom from British rule in 1947.
Whose Revolution Shaped Modern Turkey?
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) founded the Republic of Turkey in 1923 from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire and implemented sweeping reforms — secularising the state, adopting the Latin alphabet, granting women voting rights, and modernising the legal and educational systems.
Whose Leadership Shaped Modern Singapore?
Lee Kuan Yew served as Singapore first Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990, transforming it from a small, impoverished trading post into one of the world wealthiest, most efficient, and least corrupt nations in a single generation.
When was the United Nations founded?
The United Nations was founded on 24 October 1945, when its charter came into effect after being ratified by the majority of the 51 founding member states in the aftermath of the Second World War.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
The US Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4 July 1776, but most delegates actually signed the engrossed copy on 2 August 1776.
Whose face is on the US one-dollar bill?
George Washington, the first President of the United States, appears on the one-dollar bill.
Whose empire was the largest in history?
The British Empire was the largest in history, covering about 35.5 million square kilometres, roughly a quarter of the land on Earth, in 1920.
Whose novel is 1984?
Nineteen Eighty-Four was written by English author George Orwell and published on 8 June 1949.
How many countries are there in the world?
There are 195 countries in the world: 193 United Nations member states plus 2 observer states, the Holy See and Palestine.
How does the Electoral College work?
US presidents are chosen by 538 electors allocated to states, and a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.
When was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
President Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas, on 22 November 1963, while riding in an open-top motorcade.
Where is the White House?
The White House stands at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been home to every US president since John Adams in 1800.
When did the Soviet Union collapse?
The Soviet Union officially dissolved on 26 December 1991, a day after Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as its president.
When did Brexit happen?
The UK voted to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016 and officially left on 31 January 2020. A transition period ended on 31 December 2020.
What is the Paris Agreement?
It is a 2015 international treaty in which countries agreed to limit global warming to well below 2°C.
What is democracy?
Democracy is a system of government where power rests with the people, who rule directly or through elected representatives.
What is NATO?
NATO is a military alliance of North American and European countries that pledge to defend each other.
What is the European Union?
The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 European countries sharing a single market and common rules.
What Is a Quorum in a Parliament or Legislature?
A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct official business.
Which Is the Smallest Country by Population?
Vatican City has about 800 residents, making it the least populated country.
Whose Leadership Ended Apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela's leadership was central to ending apartheid and building a democratic South Africa.
What is a filibuster?
A filibuster is a tactic in a legislature where a member prolongs debate to delay or block a vote on a bill.
What is a referendum?
A referendum is a direct vote in which the entire electorate decides on a specific question or proposal rather than electing representatives.
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919 in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, formally ending the First World War between Germany and the Allies.
When did the first women get the right to vote nationally?
Women first gained national voting rights in New Zealand in 1893. It was the first self-governing country to do so.
When was the first women’s right to vote nationally granted?
New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women the national right to vote in 1893.
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, in 1893.
What was the Delian League in ancient Greece?
The Delian League was a military alliance led by Athens after the Persian Wars, founded in 478 BCE. It began as a defensive coalition but gradually became an Athenian empire.
What was the Roman cursus honorum?
The cursus honorum was the traditional sequence of public offices in the Roman Republic. It created a career ladder for ambitious senators and magistrates.
When was the first successful modern attempt to protect a major river basin by treaty made?
International river-basin cooperation grew in the 20th century, with major treaties for shared rivers increasingly common after World War II.