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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. Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
- B. Abdullah Shah Ghazi
- C. Moinuddin Chisti
- D. Fariduddin Ganj shakar
Explanation: Baba Farid, whose full name was Fariduddin Masud Ganjshakar, is widely described in Pakistani general knowledge as the national saint of…
Correct answer: Fariduddin Ganj shakar- A. January 14, 1761
- B. January 14, 1762
- C. January 14, 1763
- D. January 14, 1764
Explanation: The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between Ahmad Shah Durrani’s forces and the Marathas.
Correct answer: January 14, 1761- A. November 5, 1554
- B. November 5, 1555
- C. November 5, 1556
- D. November 5, 1557
Explanation: The Second Battle of Panipat took place on 5 November 1556. Mughal forces under Akbar and Bairam Khan defeated Hemu in this battle.
Correct answer: November 5, 1556- A. April 21, 1524
- B. April 21, 1525
- C. April 21, 1526
- D. April 21, 1527
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat began on 21 April 1526, when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. The victory established Mughal rule in northern India.
Correct answer: April 21, 1526- A. November 10
- B. November 15
- C. November 20
- D. November 25Educational Resources
Explanation: World Immunization Day is commonly observed on 10 November to promote the importance of vaccination and disease prevention.
Correct answer: November 10- A. Tunis
- B. Egypt
- C. Syria
- D. Sudan
Explanation: The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in December 2010 after the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, and protests soon spread across the…
Correct answer: Tunis- A. Egypt
- B. Iraq (Babylon)
- C. Iran
- D. Jordan
Explanation: The Hanging Gardens are traditionally associated with ancient Babylon, located in present-day Iraq.
Correct answer: Iraq (Babylon)- A. Greece
- B. Great Britain
- C. France
- D. Italy
Explanation: France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 to commemorate the countries’ friendship and shared ideals.
Correct answer: France- A. 2004
- B. 2005
- C. 2006
- D. 2007
Explanation: ERRA was created on 24 October 2005 to coordinate reconstruction after Pakistan’s devastating 8 October earthquake.
Correct answer: 2005- A. Atahualpa
- B. Huayna Capac
- C. Pachacutec
- D. Viracocha Inca
Explanation: Machu Picchu was built during the reign of the Inca ruler Pachacutec in the fifteenth century.
Correct answer: Pachacutec- A. Dinocrates
- B. Eudoxus of Cnidus
- C. Mausolus
- D. Sostratus of Cnidus
Explanation: The Pharos, or Lighthouse, of Alexandria was constructed under Ptolemy II and is traditionally attributed to the architect Sostratus of…
Correct answer: Sostratus of Cnidus- A. The Pyramids of Egypt
- B. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- C. The Tomb of Mausolus
- D. The Colossus of Rhodes
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza is usually listed as the first and oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Correct answer: The Pyramids of Egypt- A. 4 years
- B. 5 years
- C. 6 years
- D. 7 years
Explanation: A Pakistani senator serves a six-year term, with half of the Senate retiring every three years so that the chamber remains continuous.
Correct answer: 6 years- A. 14
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. 20
Explanation: Each of Pakistan's four provinces elects 14 general members to the Senate.
Correct answer: 14- A. French
- B. German
- C. Italian
- D. Swedish
Explanation: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a German philosopher and one of the leading figures of German idealism.
Correct answer: German- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7
Explanation: Pakistan has five High Courts: Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Balochistan, and the Islamabad High Court.
Correct answer: 5- A. Diamond coast
- B. Gold coast
- C. Silver coast
- D. Black coast
Explanation: Ghana was formerly called the Gold Coast, a name associated with the region's historic gold trade.
Correct answer: Gold coast- A. Ethiopia
- B. Zaire
- C. Uganda
- D. Nigeria
Explanation: Habasha, also written Abyssinia, is the historical name associated with Ethiopia. The term does not refer to Zaire, Uganda, or Nigeria.
Correct answer: Ethiopia- A. Mala YousafZaai
- B. Dalayi Lama
- C. Huston Smith
- D. None of these
Explanation: Huston Smith was a prominent scholar of comparative religion and was widely described as an ambassador to the world's religions because of…
Correct answer: Huston Smith- A. France
- B. Italy
- C. Russia
- D. Spain
Explanation: Napoleon was Emperor of the French, but he also held the title King of Italy after establishing the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy in 1805.
Correct answer: Italy