UN committee visits guerrilla headquarters in the Greek mountains in 1947

The United Nations investigated claims of external support for Greek rebels and found that Balkan Russian satellites were aiding them. The UN's warning to cease this aid, along with Yugoslavia's defection from the Russian alliance, led to the weakening of the rebel forces. Consequently, the rebels announced the end of the conflict, citing a desire to prevent further destruction of their country.

What was the primary task of the Balkan inquiry Commission?

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To support the Greek rebels

• To investigate external support to the rebels

• To negotiate peace between the rebels and the government

Which countries were found to be aiding the Greek insurgents?

• Balkan Russian satellites

• Middle Eastern countries

• African nations

• Western European countries

What action did the UN take after discovering the aid to Greek insurgents?

• They ignored the findings

• They provided military support to the Greek government

• They imposed economic sanctions

• They issued a warning to cease the aid

What significant event contributed to the decline of the rebel operations?

• A natural disaster in the region

• A new leader for the rebels

• Increased support from Russia

• Defection of Yugoslavia from the Russian alliance

Why did the rebels announce the end of the war?

• They achieved their goals

• They wanted to prevent further destruction of their country

• They received more support from allies

• They were defeated in battle