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Breaking of Diplomatic Relations

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Which country was the first to break diplomatic relations with the United States after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. China

  3. Cuba

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Soviet Union was the first country to break diplomatic relations with the United States after the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

What was the main reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1979?

  1. Taiwan issue

  2. Human rights violations

  3. Trade disputes

  4. Border conflicts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1979 was the Taiwan issue, as the United States switched its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 2010?

  1. Turkey

  2. Iran

  3. Syria

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turkey broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 2010 following the Israeli raid on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

What was the catalyst for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Russia and Georgia in 2008?

  1. South Ossetia conflict

  2. Abkhazia conflict

  3. Crimea crisis

  4. Donbas conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Russia and Georgia in 2008 was triggered by the South Ossetia conflict, which escalated into a full-scale war.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with North Korea in 2017?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. Japan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Malaysia broke diplomatic relations with North Korea in 2017 following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

What was the primary reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran in 2016?

  1. Execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr

  2. Yemeni Civil War

  3. Syrian Civil War

  4. Lebanese Civil War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran in 2016 was primarily due to the execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with Venezuela in 2019?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Mexico

  4. Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States broke diplomatic relations with Venezuela in 2019 following the disputed re-election of Nicolás Maduro as president.

What was the main reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Bolivia and the United States in 2008?

  1. Expulsion of US ambassador

  2. Drug trafficking allegations

  3. Political asylum for Edward Snowden

  4. Nationalization of natural gas industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Bolivia and the United States in 2008 was primarily due to the expulsion of the US ambassador by Bolivian President Evo Morales.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with Qatar in 2017?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. United Arab Emirates

  3. Bahrain

  4. Egypt


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt all broke diplomatic relations with Qatar in 2017, accusing it of supporting terrorism.

What was the primary reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Ecuador and the United Kingdom in 2012?

  1. Julian Assange asylum case

  2. Oil exploration dispute

  3. Trade agreement negotiations

  4. Political disagreements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Ecuador and the United Kingdom in 2012 was primarily due to the asylum granted by Ecuador to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States broke diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961 following the Cuban Revolution and the rise of Fidel Castro.

What was the main reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Chile and Argentina in 1978?

  1. Border dispute

  2. Trade dispute

  3. Political disagreements

  4. Human rights violations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Chile and Argentina in 1978 was primarily due to a border dispute over the Beagle Channel.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 2000?

  1. Syria

  2. Lebanon

  3. Jordan

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Syria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 2000 following the outbreak of the Second Intifada.

What was the primary reason for the breaking of diplomatic relations between Iran and the United Kingdom in 2011?

  1. Nuclear program dispute

  2. Human rights violations

  3. Trade sanctions

  4. Political disagreements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breaking of diplomatic relations between Iran and the United Kingdom in 2011 was primarily due to disagreements over Iran's nuclear program.

Which country broke diplomatic relations with the United States in 1980?

  1. Iran

  2. Libya

  3. Iraq

  4. Syria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iran broke diplomatic relations with the United States in 1980 following the Iranian Revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran.

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