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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.
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- A. China and United States
- B. US and Russia
- C. China and Russia
- D. India and China
Explanation: The Shanghai Communiqué was issued during U.S. President Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to China, marking a major step in improved China–U.S.
Correct answer: China and United States- A. Dewan Khaas
- B. Dewan Negara
- C. Dewan Rakyat
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Malaysia’s Parliament has the Dewan Negara as its upper house and the Dewan Rakyat as its lower house.
Correct answer: Dewan Negara- A. Dewan Negara
- B. Dewan Khaas
- C. Dewan Rakyat
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Dewan Rakyat is Malaysia’s elected lower house, while the Dewan Negara is the upper house.
Correct answer: Dewan Rakyat- A. Socrates
- B. Aristotle
- C. Plato
- D. None of the Above
Explanation: Aflatoon is the Urdu and Persian form of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates.
Correct answer: Plato- A. Germany
- B. France
- C. Italy
- D. None of these
Explanation: Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university. Its full name is Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg.
Correct answer: Germany- A. The Netherlands
- B. Germany
- C. Scotland
- D. France
Explanation: Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands.
Correct answer: The Netherlands- A. Bangladesh
- B. Srilanka
- C. Canda
- D. None of these
Explanation: Surendra Kumar Sinha became Bangladesh’s first Hindu Chief Justice in 2015. He served as the 21st Chief Justice of Bangladesh.
Correct answer: Bangladesh- A. Establishing of a national home for Jewish People
- B. Surrender of the Ottoman Empire
- C. Assurance for the creation of Kurdistan
- D. Defeat of Germans in World War I
Explanation: The Balfour Declaration of 1917 expressed British support for establishing a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.
Correct answer: Establishing of a national home for Jewish People- A. 1455 AD
- B. 1492 AD
- C. 1139 AD
- D. 1556 AD
Explanation: Christopher Columbus reached the West Indies on 12 October 1492 during his first voyage across the Atlantic.
Correct answer: 1492 AD- A. Vasco Da Gama
- B. Marco Polo
- C. Robert Cook
- D. Bartolomeu Dias
Explanation: Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, first naming it the Cape of Storms.
Correct answer: Bartolomeu Dias- A. Churchill
- B. Pamstern
- C. Attle
- D. Gladstone
Explanation: Lord Palmerston was the British prime minister during the Revolt of 1857 in India.
Correct answer: Pamstern- A. 9 December
- B. 9 February
- C. 9 April
- D. 9 July
Explanation: Hangor Day is observed in Pakistan on 9 December to commemorate the Pakistan Navy submarine PNS Hangor’s successful attack during the 1971…
Correct answer: 9 December- A. Africa
- B. Indonesia
- C. Nepal
- D. Bangladesh
Explanation: The Gurkhas are associated historically with Nepal, especially its hill communities and the former Gorkha kingdom.
Correct answer: Nepal- A. Ireland
- B. Armenia
- C. Ethiopia
- D. Argentina
Explanation: Hibernia was the Latin name used by the Romans for Ireland. The name is related to the ancient Greek and Roman descriptions of the island.
Correct answer: Ireland- A. 2011
- B. 2013
- C. 2014
- D. 2012Science
Explanation: Russia seized and annexed Crimea in March 2014 after a disputed referendum, though Ukraine and most of the international community do not…
Correct answer: 2014- A. 70 years
- B. 60 years
- C. 25 years
- D. 50 years
Explanation: A platinum jubilee marks 70 years, while a diamond jubilee commonly marks 60 years.
Correct answer: 70 years- A. Maj. GenHaaland James N. Matti
- B. Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue
- C. Maj. Gen Mark milley
- D. Maj. Gen Loyd Austin
Explanation: Major General Chris Donahue was the last US service member to leave Afghanistan, departing Kabul on 30 August 2021.
Correct answer: Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue- A. 1978
- B. 1979
- C. 1980
- D. None
Explanation: Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British India, was assassinated by the Provisional IRA in 1979.
Correct answer: 1979- A. Shining Shiv
- B. Smiling Budha
- C. Bang of Brahama
- D. Pokhran Visphot
Explanation: India’s first nuclear test at Pokhran in 1974 was code-named “Smiling Buddha.” It was conducted on 18 May 1974 and was described by India…
Correct answer: Smiling Budha- A. Natalia Gavrilița
- B. Najla Bouden
- C. Sandra Mason
- D. Magdalena Andersson
Explanation: Najla Bouden became Tunisia’s first woman prime minister in 2021 and was also the first woman to hold that office in the Arab world.
Correct answer: Najla Bouden