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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. Barack Obama
- B. Abraham Lincoln
- C. Donald Trump
- D. None of these
Explanation: Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States in 1861 and led the country during the Civil War.
Correct answer: Abraham Lincoln- A. 122 CE
- B. 120 CE
- C. 125 CE
- D. 127 CE
Explanation: Construction of Hadrian’s Wall began in 122 CE on the orders of Emperor Hadrian.
Correct answer: 122 CE- A. P Democratic party
- B. National Diet
- C. National federation
- D. None of these
Explanation: Japan’s bicameral national legislature is called the National Diet. It consists of the House of Representatives and the House of…
Correct answer: National Diet- A. Russia
- B. London
- C. US
- D. England
Explanation: Rowan Atkinson, who plays Mr Bean, is an English actor and comedian from England.
Correct answer: England- A. 10
- B. 13
- C. 15
- D. 18Science
Explanation: Afghanistan has undergone repeated regime changes, and its national flag was altered about 18 times during the past century.
Correct answer: 18Science- A. Hillary Clinton
- B. Margaret Chase Smith
- C. Victoria Woodhull
- D. Patsy Mink
Explanation: Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for the US presidency when she was nominated by the Equal Rights Party in 1872.
Correct answer: Victoria Woodhull- A. Woodrow Wilson
- B. F.D Roosevelt
- C. both
- D. None of these
Explanation: Franklin D. Roosevelt is the president associated with urging Britain to address India's political future during World War II.
Correct answer: F.D Roosevelt- A. Turkey
- B. China
- C. Greece
- D. Egypt
Explanation: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus stood at Halicarnassus, the ancient name of present-day Bodrum in Turkey.
Correct answer: Turkey- A. 1770
- B. 1765
- C. 1773
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Boston Tea Party took place on 16 December 1773, when American colonists protested the British tea tax by dumping tea into Boston…
Correct answer: 1773- A. India
- B. Germany
- C. USA
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland is known for direct democracy because citizens frequently vote in referendums and popular initiatives.
Correct answer: Switzerland- A. Denmark
- B. France
- C. Italy
- D. Russia
Explanation: The United States purchased the Danish West Indies from Denmark in 1917, renaming them the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Correct answer: Denmark- A. Warren Hastings
- B. William Bentick
- C. Lord Delhousie
- D. Lord Canning
Explanation: Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India under the 1833 Charter Act.
Correct answer: William Bentick- A. Germany
- B. England
- C. France
- D. Spain
Explanation: France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States, and it was dedicated in New York Harbor in 1886.
Correct answer: France- A. Bangladesh
- B. Myanmar
- C. South Korea
- D. Italy
Explanation: Myanmar became the first foreign customer for the Pakistan-China jointly produced JF-17 Thunder, also known in Myanmar as the JF-17M.
Correct answer: Myanmar- A. 1931
- B. 1929
- C. 1930
- D. None of these
Explanation: Japan seized Manchuria in 1931 after the Mukden Incident and established the puppet state of Manchukuo in 1932.
Correct answer: 1931- A. Bill Gates
- B. Elon Musk
- C. Warren Buffet
- D. None of the Above
Explanation: Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors because of his long-term value-investing strategy and leadership of…
Correct answer: Warren Buffet- A. Bill Clinton
- B. George W. Bush
- C. Barrack Obama
- D. None of these
Explanation: The US-led invasion of Afghanistan began in October 2001, during George W. Bush's presidency.
Correct answer: George W. Bush- A. August 24th
- B. August 25th
- C. August 26th
- D. August 27th
Explanation: International Dog Day is observed annually on 26 August to promote dog welfare and responsible ownership.
Correct answer: August 26th- A. Spain
- B. France
- C. Croatia
- D. Italy
Explanation: The Atlantic Wall was a German defensive system built along the western European coast during the Second World War, with major…
Correct answer: France- A. 1875
- B. 1948
- C. 1870
- D. 1947
Explanation: The Bombay Stock Exchange, now called BSE, was established in 1875. It is Asia’s oldest stock exchange and was founded by Premchand…
Correct answer: 1875