30 Questions
Which institutions of the Commonwealth focus on non-governmental relations among member states?
The Commonwealth Foundation
When was the Commonwealth of Nations formally constituted?
1949
Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
Charles III
How many member states are there in the Commonwealth?
56
What was the original name of the Commonwealth of Nations?
The British Commonwealth of Nations
What event led to the creation of the Commonwealth of Nations?
The decolonization of the British Empire
What connects member states of the Commonwealth?
The English language
Which country's Confederation is considered the birth of the Commonwealth of Nations?
Canada
Who coined the term 'the British Commonwealth of Nations'?
Jan Smuts
Which treaty substituted the term 'British Empire' with 'British Commonwealth of Nations'?
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Which countries ratified the Statute of Westminster in 1942 and 1947 respectively?
Australia and New Zealand
Which country joined Canada as its tenth province in 1949?
Newfoundland
Which two laws were passed to confirm South Africa's status as a sovereign state?
Status of the Union Act, 1934 and Royal Executive Functions and Seals Act of 1934
When were the shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law defined by the Commonwealth Charter?
During the quadrennial Commonwealth Games
Which country was the only state that was a British colony at the time of the Second World War not to join the Commonwealth upon independence?
Aden
Which of the following countries did not become a member of the Commonwealth after gaining independence?
Egypt
What was the fresh mission given to the postwar Commonwealth by Queen Elizabeth II in her 1953 broadcast?
To promote friendship and peace
Which event reinforced the hoped-for success of the postwar Commonwealth?
All of the above
What undermined Joseph Chamberlain's vision of a world empire for the United Kingdom?
All of the above
What was the reason for the decline in enthusiasm among British politicians for the Commonwealth?
All of the above
Which country formally became a republic and left the Commonwealth in 1949?
Ireland
According to the London Declaration, what did India agree to when it became a republic in January 1950?
To accept the British Sovereign as the Head of the Commonwealth
Which countries have chosen to remain members of the Commonwealth after becoming republics?
Guyana, Mauritius, and Dominica
What is the London Declaration often seen as?
The beginning of the modern Commonwealth
What does the term 'New Commonwealth' refer to?
Recently decolonized countries
What was the purpose of 'Plan G' considered by the British government under Prime Minister Anthony Eden?
To prevent the United Kingdom from becoming isolated in economic affairs
Which countries were planning what later became the European Union at the same time as the consideration of 'Plan G'?
Germany, France, and Belgium
What was the trade relationship between the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth compared to its trade with Europe?
Four times larger
Which countries did the United Kingdom consider inviting to join the Commonwealth to create a major economic common market?
European countries
During which event did the consideration of 'Plan G' take place?
The Suez Crisis
Test your knowledge of decolonisation and self-governance with this quiz. Explore the process of dismantling the British Empire and the emergence of independent countries. Learn about Commonwealth realms, republics, and the remaining self-governing British overseas territories. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this significant historical period.
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