Who became the first President of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Archbishop Makarios III, who was also the head of the Church of Cyprus
- Step 1: Elections in December 1959 chose the first leaders of the new state. Step 2. Makarios was elected President, and Fazil Kucuk became Vice-President. Answer: Archbishop Makarios III. Why not the others: Grivas was a military leader, Kucuk was the Vice-President, and Clerides was elected President only in 1993.
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