When did the EOKA armed campaign against British rule begin, and who led it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. On 1 April 1955, under Georgios Grivas, who used the name Digenis
- Step 1: EOKA stands for the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters. Step 2. Its campaign began on 1 April 1955 under Georgios Grivas, who used the name Digenis. Answer: On 1 April 1955. Why not the others: 1950 is the year of the church plebiscite, 16 August 1960 is the date of independence, and 15 July 1974 is the date of the coup.
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