Question 50
League of Nations and United NationsUntil her independence, Namibia was a
- A.German colony
- B.South African province
- C.United Nations trusteeship
- D.British protectorate.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (United Nations trusteeship)
Explanation
Namibia was a League of Nations mandate given to South Africa; in 1966 the UN ended the mandate and took responsibility for it until independence in 1990, though South Africa kept occupying it.