On April 24th 1916 an uprising took place in this country in an attempt to gain independence from the UK. Where did this uprising take place?
- India; The Sepoy Mutiny
- Ireland; The Easter Uprising
- The Palestine Mandate ; Zionist Uprising
- Egypt; The Urabi revolt
Answer
The correct answer is B) Ireland; The Easter Uprising.
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