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Sri Lankan Civil War Quiz

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When did the Sri Lankan Civil War begin?

The Sri Lankan Civil War began on 23 July 1983.

Who led the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Sri Lankan Civil War?

Velupillai Prabhakaran led the LTTE in the Sri Lankan Civil War.

What was the goal of the LTTE in the Sri Lankan Civil War?

The LTTE fought to create an independent Tamil state called Tamil Eelam in the north-east of the island.

What were some forms of violent persecution against Sri Lankan Tamils by the Sinhalese-dominated government?

<p>Some forms of violent persecution included anti-Tamil pogroms, such as the 1956, 1958, 1977, and 1983 incidents, as well as the burning of the Jaffna Public Library in 1981.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Sri Lanka gain independence from the British Empire?

<p>Sri Lanka gained independence from the British Empire in 1948.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sri Lankan Civil War

The Sri Lankan Civil War began in 1983.

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)

The LTTE was led by Velupillai Prabhakaran during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

Goals of the LTTE

The primary goal of the LTTE was to establish an independent Tamil state in Sri Lanka.

Persecution against Sri Lankan Tamils

The Sinhalese-dominated government perpetrated violent persecution against Sri Lankan Tamils, including forced assimilation, marginalization, and violence.

Sri Lanka's Independence

Sri Lanka gained independence from the British Empire in 1948.

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Test your knowledge about the Sri Lankan Civil War with this quiz. Explore the history, key figures, and events of the conflict that took place from 1983 to 2009. Understand the dynamics of the insurgency led by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its impact on Sri Lanka.