Complete the sentence about Northern Cyprus with the correct year: In ______ President Makarios proposed unilateral changes to the constitution, via 13 amendments.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 1963

Northern Cyprus is a self-declared state in the northern third of the island. In 1963 President Makarios put forward unilateral changes to the constitution through 13 amendments. Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots refused them, claiming they were meant to settle disputes in favour of Greek Cypriots and lower Turkish status.

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