The Shortest War in History: The Anglo-Zanzibar War

What is the Guinness World Record held by the Anglo-Zanzibar War?

• The most countries involved in a war

• The longest war in history

• The shortest war in history

• The most casualties in a war

What was the status of Zanzibar in 1896?

• A French colony

• A British protectorate

• An independent nation

• A British colony

Who was Prince Khalid in relation to the Sultan of Zanzibar?

• The eldest son of the Sultan

• A nephew of the Sultan

• A British official

• A German diplomat

What action did Prince Khalid take after the death of Sultan Hamed bin Thuwaini?

• He fled to Germany

• He declared himself Sultan

• He surrendered to the British

• He sought help from France

How long did the Anglo-Zanzibar War last?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 2 hours

• 38 minutes

What happened to the Sultan's yacht during the war?

• It was destroyed by fire

• It was captured by the British

• It was sunk in the harbor

• It was used to escape

What was the British response to Prince Khalid's actions?

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They bombarded the Sultan's Palace

• They sought help from Germany

• They withdrew their forces

What was a significant moral issue discussed in the aftermath of the war?

• The environmental damage

• The economic impact

• The legality of the war

• The role of slavery

What was Britain's stance on slavery in Zanzibar?

• They supported it

• They pushed to abolish it

• They expanded it

• They were indifferent

What was the outcome for Prince Khalid after the war?

• He became the Sultan

• He was captured by the British

• He took refuge in the German consulate

• He was exiled to France