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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. Warsaw
- B. Moscow
- C. Petrograd
- D. Ukraine
Explanation: The Russian Revolution of 1917 began in Petrograd, then the capital of the Russian Empire, with the February Revolution.
Correct answer: Petrograd702. Who become the Chancellor of Germany for One Day after the death of Hitler during Second World War?
- A. Hermann Goering
- B. Heinrich Himmler
- C. Rudolf Hess
- D. Joseph Goebbels
Explanation: Joseph Goebbels became Reich Chancellor after Hitler's death on 30 April 1945, but held the position for only one day before taking his…
Correct answer: Joseph Goebbels- A. China
- B. Indian
- C. Persian
- D. Greeks
Explanation: Ancient Greece, especially Athens, developed the early form of direct democracy in which eligible citizens participated in public…
Correct answer: Greeks- A. England
- B. Italy
- C. Portugal
- D. France
Explanation: The Bloodless or Glorious Revolution of 1688 began in England when William of Orange replaced James II.
Correct answer: England- A. Yuan
- B. Ming
- C. Qin
- D. Shun
Explanation: The Yuan dynasty was founded by Kublai Khan and ruled China from 1271 to 1368.
Correct answer: Yuan- A. Twelve Tables
- B. Ten Table
- C. Eleven Table
- D. None of these
Explanation: Rome's earliest famous codification was the Law of the Twelve Tables, displayed around 450 BC.
Correct answer: Twelve Tables- A. Poland
- B. Spain
- C. Israel
- D. Norway
Explanation: The War Cross with Sword is Norway's highest military decoration for exceptional bravery or leadership in wartime.
Correct answer: Norway- A. 29th May 1453
- B. 28th April 1453
- C. 27th March 1453
- D. 26th January 1453Science
Explanation: Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks on 29 May 1453 under Sultan Mehmed II.
Correct answer: 29th May 1453- A. 27 may 1919
- B. 28 June 1919
- C. 29 July 1919
- D. 30 August 1919History
Explanation: The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Correct answer: 28 June 1919- A. Germany
- B. England
- C. France
- D. Japan
Explanation: Japan was the last major Axis power to surrender, signing its surrender on 2 September 1945 after the atomic bombings and Soviet entry…
Correct answer: Japan- A. Portugal
- B. Germany
- C. Indonesia
- D. Italy
Explanation: Benito Mussolini led Italy's Fascist movement and ruled the country as its dictator from 1922 until 1943.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Italy
- B. Germany
- C. French
- D. Austria
Explanation: The 1848 revolutionary wave began in Sicily, then spread across the Italian states and Europe.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Nero
- B. Vespasian
- C. Titus
- D. Domitian
Explanation: Emperor Vespasian began construction of the Colosseum around AD 70 on the site of Nero’s former palace complex.
Correct answer: Vespasian- A. 3 January 1865
- B. 4 January 1865
- C. 5 January 1877
- D. 6 January 1879Fun & Trivia
Explanation: The New York Stock Exchange opened its first permanent headquarters at 10–12 Broad Street near Wall Street on 4 January 1865.
Correct answer: 4 January 1865- A. 3 January 1761
- B. 4 January 1762
- C. 7 April 1763
- D. None of these
Explanation: Britain entered the conflict with Spain in January 1762 during the Seven Years’ War, and the commonly cited date for this event is 4…
Correct answer: 4 January 1762- A. Legion of Honor
- B. Medal of Honor
- C. Rising of Valour
- D. Cross of Sowrd
Explanation: The Legion of Honour is France’s highest national order and can be awarded for exceptional military or civilian service.
Correct answer: Legion of Honor- A. 1851
- B. 1865
- C. 1871
- D. 1883Educational Resources
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States in 1865.
Correct answer: 1865- A. 10 Years
- B. 12 Years
- C. 15 Years
- D. None of these
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai was born in July 1997 and was shot by the Taliban in October 2012, shortly after turning 15.
Correct answer: 15 Years- A. June 24, 1995
- B. January 11, 1996
- C. July 12, 1997
- D. None of these
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan. This date is also observed as Malala Day by the United Nations.
Correct answer: July 12, 1997- A. 1967
- B. 1973
- C. 1981
- D. 1993South Asians & Diaspora
Explanation: The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973, alongside Ireland and Denmark.
Correct answer: 1973