- 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) 1990
B) 1976
C) 1985
D) 1982
- 2. Which country claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands leading to the conflict?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Uruguay
D) Chile
- 3. Which nation responded with military force to reclaim the Falkland Islands?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Canada
D) United States
- 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) Margaret Thatcher
B) John Major
C) David Cameron
D) Tony Blair
- 6. What was the outcome of the Falklands War for Argentina?
A) Negotiated settlement
B) Defeat
C) Stalemate
D) Victory
- 7. Which British ship was famously sunk during the Falklands War?
A) HMS Belfast
B) HMS Invincible
C) HMS Sheffield
D) HMS Ark Royal
- 8. What event sparked the invasion of the Falklands by Argentina?
A) Diplomatic dispute
B) Economic sanctions
C) Occupation of South Georgia
D) Border skirmish
- 9. Which island is the largest in the Falkland Islands archipelago?
A) East Falkland
B) West Falkland
C) South Georgia
D) South Sandwich Islands
- 10. Who was the military leader of Argentina during the invasion?
A) General Juan Domingo Perón
B) General Augusto Pinochet
C) General Leopoldo Galtieri
D) General Jorge Videla
- 11. Which famous ship participated in the Falklands War?
A) HMS Invincible
B) USS Enterprise
C) HMS Hood
D) HMS Warrior
- 12. Which organization facilitated the peace negotiations post-war?
A) NATO
B) European Union
C) OAS
D) United Nations
- 13. What is the capital of the Falkland Islands?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Punta Arenas
C) Stanley
D) Port Stanley
- 14. Which British task force was sent to the South Atlantic?
A) Task Force 801
B) Task Force 157
C) Task Force 911
D) Task Force 317
- 15. How long did the Falklands War last?
A) 100 days
B) 74 days
C) 30 days
D) 50 days
- 16. In which month did the British forces land on the Falklands?
A) April
B) July
C) May
D) June
- 17. What is the Spanish name for the Falkland Islands?
A) Islas Faulkland
B) Islas del Sur
C) Islas Malvinas
D) Islas Argentina
- 18. What area of military strategy did the British use prominently?
A) Naval power
B) Guerrilla tactics
C) Air superiority
D) Ground maneuvers
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