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Which country did not join the Commonwealth upon independence from British colonial rule?
Which country did not join the Commonwealth upon independence from British colonial rule?
- Burma (Myanmar) (correct)
- Kuwait
- Iraq
- Egypt
Which of the following territories still have political association with the United Kingdom?
Which of the following territories still have political association with the United Kingdom?
- Iraq
- Sudan
- Egypt
- Bahrain (correct)
Which country left the Commonwealth when it became a republic?
Which country left the Commonwealth when it became a republic?
- Myanmar
- Ireland (correct)
- Singapore
- India
Which country broke the four-minute mile in 1954?
Which country broke the four-minute mile in 1954?
Which country did not actively participate in the Commonwealth since the early 1930s?
Which country did not actively participate in the Commonwealth since the early 1930s?
Which country united with the former Italian Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic?
Which country united with the former Italian Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic?
Which country did not become a member of the Commonwealth upon independence in 1922?
Which country did not become a member of the Commonwealth upon independence in 1922?
Which event led to the birth of the Commonwealth of Nations?
Which event led to the birth of the Commonwealth of Nations?
When was the term 'the British Commonwealth of Nations' first coined?
When was the term 'the British Commonwealth of Nations' first coined?
Which conference led to the creation of the Imperial Conferences in 1911?
Which conference led to the creation of the Imperial Conferences in 1911?
Which document formalized the relationship between the United Kingdom and its dominions?
Which document formalized the relationship between the United Kingdom and its dominions?
Which country ratified the Statute of Westminster in 1942?
Which country ratified the Statute of Westminster in 1942?
Which country voluntarily accepted the suspension of self-government in 1934?
Which country voluntarily accepted the suspension of self-government in 1934?
Which country confirmed its status as a sovereign state through two laws in 1934?
Which country confirmed its status as a sovereign state through two laws in 1934?
Which of the following is true about the Commonwealth of Nations?
Which of the following is true about the Commonwealth of Nations?
When was the Commonwealth of Nations formally constituted?
When was the Commonwealth of Nations formally constituted?
Who is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations?
Who is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations?
What is the role of the Commonwealth Secretariat?
What is the role of the Commonwealth Secretariat?
What was the original name of the Commonwealth of Nations?
What was the original name of the Commonwealth of Nations?
How many member states of the Commonwealth have different monarchs?
How many member states of the Commonwealth have different monarchs?
What benefits does citizenship of a Commonwealth nation afford?
What benefits does citizenship of a Commonwealth nation afford?
Which country remained a member of the Commonwealth after becoming a republic?
Which country remained a member of the Commonwealth after becoming a republic?
What is the London Declaration often seen as?
What is the London Declaration often seen as?
Which term was used to refer to recently decolonized countries in the UK?
Which term was used to refer to recently decolonized countries in the UK?
Which countries were planning the European Union while African countries were joining the Commonwealth?
Which countries were planning the European Union while African countries were joining the Commonwealth?
What was the purpose of 'Plan G' considered by the British government?
What was the purpose of 'Plan G' considered by the British government?
Which country had trade four times larger with the Commonwealth than with Europe?
Which country had trade four times larger with the Commonwealth than with Europe?
Who founded the New Commonwealth Society?
Who founded the New Commonwealth Society?
Which countries were informally known as the 'Old Commonwealth'?
Which countries were informally known as the 'Old Commonwealth'?
Who did King George VI refer to as 'as such' in the London Declaration?
Who did King George VI refer to as 'as such' in the London Declaration?
