World Leaders

Q1. X served as both the National Bank president and instructional director of the armed forces of the country that he 'freed' from an 'imperialist'-backed regime. His stylized visage is arguable the 'most famous photograph in the world'. He was eventually captured and executed in another country by forces backed by the same 'imperialist' that he overthrew. Identify this person.

Q2. He is credited with having directly or indirectly caused the death of approximately 21% of his country's population during his reign from 1976-1979. The name of his Government was derived from the name of an ancient kingdom in his region. He was finally ousted by a Vietnamese force, but was recognized by the United Nations as the rightful government of his country. Identify this leader.

Q3. He led China in the second Sino-Japanese War, in which the Government that he had formed in China was severely weakened, but his prominence grew. In May 1948, he was sworn in as the first President of the Republic of China. Identify this controversial leader.

Q4. He was the first popularly elected President of the Russian Federation. His tenure saw severe confrontation with the Russian Parliament, escalating in 1993 when he called in soldiers to free the seat of Parliament from his opponents. Identify this leader who left office as almost a universally unpopular leader.

Q5. He first became the ruler of his country in 1950-51 when his entire family was forced into exile. He succeeded his brother to the throne, but only after his nephew lay in coma for some time and ultimately died. Identify this monarch.