To which Indian Ocean island did France deport Sultan Mohammed V in 1954 after removing him in 1953?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Madagascar
- Step 1: The sultan was first held in Corsica and then moved to Madagascar in January 1954. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Madagascar. Why not the others: Réunion, Mauritius and Zanzibar were not his place of exile.
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