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  • Which of the following countries is associated with 'Glorious Revolution'?


  • Options
  • A. France
  • B. Russia
  • C. USA
  • D. England

  • Correct Answer
  • England 

    Explanation

    After the deaths of  Cromwell monarchy was restored and Charles II was made king of England. He and his successor, James II tried to assert the superiority of the monarchy. But feelings against this kind of rule had grown too strong. In 1688, a group of politicians invited William of Orange, the husband of James II's daughter, Mary, and rulers of Holland, to become king. Without firing a shot, William reached London and James II fled to France. The throne was granted to William and Mary Jointly. This event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution' . This revolution marked the triumph of parliament over the monarchy.


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    • 1. Which country is associated with the 'Jesuit School'?

    • Options
    • A. Spain
    • B. France
    • C. Germany
    • D. England
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    • 2. Of which country was the religion 'Shintoism'?

    • Options
    • A. Japan
    • B. China
    • C. Arabs
    • D. Turkey
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    • 3. Where is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located?

    • Options
    • A. London
    • B. Rome
    • C. Genoa
    • D. Paris
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    • 4. Which period in medieval western Europe is known as 'Dark Ages'?

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    • A. Early Middle Ages
    • B. Late Middle Ages
    • C. Entire Middle Ages
    • D. Mid Middle Ages
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    • 5. A king of the Roman Empire, in 37 B.C, became the most powerful and ruled for 44 years.Who was that king?

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    • A. Octavian
    • B. Julius Caesar
    • C. Lapidus
    • D. Mark Antony
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    • 6. Who described his policy of unification as one of 'blood and iron'?

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    • A. Bismarck
    • B. Napoleon
    • C. Mazzini
    • D. Napoleon Bonaparte
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    • 7. Which period in history, is known as '100 days'?
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    • 8. What is the importance of Minamoto Yoritumo in Japanese history?
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    • 9. Name the Harappan site in modern Gujarat , the only indus site close to the sea?
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    • 10. What led to the beginning of the Renaissance?
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