Changing Names
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When did Bangladesh gain independence and its current name?

  • 1947
  • 1960
  • 1993
  • 1971 (correct)
  • When did the Czech Republic and Slovakia split into two separate countries?

  • 1947
  • 1971
  • 1960
  • 1993 (correct)
  • When did Zaire change its name to the Republic of Congo?

  • 1971
  • 1960 (correct)
  • 1993
  • 1947
  • When did the newer Republic of Congo change its name again to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Zaire revert to the name back to Zaire?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of New York?

    <p>New Amsterdam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the town of Clark, Texas change its name to DISH?

    <p>As part of a marketing deal with a satellite TV company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Regis' mean in Latin?

    <p>'Of the King'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before 1947, what was the area now known as Bangladesh part of?

    <p>Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the officials of Bognor manage to add 'Regis' to its name?

    <p>By winning a legal battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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