Increased Tension (1955 to 1963) (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did General Neguib resign as Egypt's head of state?
In which year did General Neguib resign as Egypt's head of state?
1954
How old was Nasser when he participated in anti-British demonstrations in 1935?
How old was Nasser when he participated in anti-British demonstrations in 1935?
17
Which war did Nasser fight in from 1948 to 1949?
Which war did Nasser fight in from 1948 to 1949?
Arab-Israeli War
What was the title of Nasser's book written in 1954?
What was the title of Nasser's book written in 1954?
Philosophy of the Revolution
Which countries formed the Baghdad Pact in 1955?
Which countries formed the Baghdad Pact in 1955?
Britain, Turkey & Iraq
On what date was Operation Black Arrow conducted?
On what date was Operation Black Arrow conducted?
February 28, 1955
How many Egyptian soldiers died in Operation Black Arrow?
How many Egyptian soldiers died in Operation Black Arrow?
38
What did Nasser close in response to the Israeli attack in Gaza?
What did Nasser close in response to the Israeli attack in Gaza?
Gulf of Aqaba
Which country did Nasser sign an arms deal with after the Gaza attack?
Which country did Nasser sign an arms deal with after the Gaza attack?
Czechoslovakia
When did Nasser nationalise the Suez Canal?
When did Nasser nationalise the Suez Canal?
July 26, 1956
Which countries signed the secret agreement in Paris in October 1956?
Which countries signed the secret agreement in Paris in October 1956?
France, Britain & Israel
When did the UN declare a ceasefire in the Suez Crisis?
When did the UN declare a ceasefire in the Suez Crisis?
November 6, 1956
In which year was the United Arab Republic established?
In which year was the United Arab Republic established?
1958
Which countries formed the United Arab Republic?
Which countries formed the United Arab Republic?
Syria & Egypt
When did British Prime Minister Anthony Eden resign?
When did British Prime Minister Anthony Eden resign?
January 1957