Sir John Harding and Archbishop Makarios III in Nicosia, Cyprus, in 1955

The video discusses the political situation in Cyprus, focusing on Archbishop Makarios, the spiritual leader of the Greek Cypriots, and his demands for self-determination. The British response to these demands was to offer self-rule within the Commonwealth, which was rejected, leading to increased violence and turning Cyprus into a battleground.

Who was the spiritual leader of the Greek Cypriots during the Cyprus conflict?

• Archbishop Desmond Tutu

• Dalai Lama

• Pope Francis

• Archbishop Makarios

What was the main demand of Archbishop Makarios during his meeting with the British?

• Independence for Cyprus

• Self-determination for Cyprus

• Economic aid for Cyprus

• Military support for Cyprus

What did the British offer to Cyprus that was rejected by Makarios?

• Military alliance

• Self-rule within the Commonwealth

• Economic partnership

• Full independence

What was the British response to the increasing violence in Cyprus?

• Military force

• Withdrawal of troops

• Economic sanctions

• Negotiated peace talks

What was the outcome of the increased violence in Cyprus?

• Cyprus gained independence

• Cyprus joined the Commonwealth

• Cyprus became a battleground

• Peace was restored