Question 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1875 attempted to

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protect African Americans from discrimination in public accommodations like hotels and theaters

Question 2

The Pullman strike in 1894 began when

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a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers.

Question 3

The first government of the United States was the

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The first government of the United States was called 'The United States in Congress Assembled'. The first President of the First Government was John Hanson.

Question 4

What is the connection between National Sovereignty and Demilitarization?

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National Sovereignty is the condition of a nation that has self-rule, a stable government and the right to exist without interference from other nations Whereas Demilitarization is the process of reducing and even eliminating the armed forces of a nation

Question 5

When and where was Islam founded?

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In the early 7th century, 610 AD Islam was founded and Prophet Muhammad was accredited for its origin It is beleived that it was first origined in Mecca and Medina

Question 6

What is the basic foundation of neoclassical literature?

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Artistic values of ancient Greece and Rome

Question 7

The first history book was written by

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The first history book was written by Herodotus around 5th century B.C.

Question 8

As a result of wartime production

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As a result of wartime production, the average work week for people increased.

Question 9

Many European empires arose in the wake of

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the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

Question 10

The powder keg in the balkans refers to the

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In the early 20th century, the Balkans were called a "powder keg" because the political situation in the region was very unstable. For a long time, the Ottoman Turks occupied the balkans, and with the rise of nationalism, some balkan states declared independence.

Question 11

Which occurred during the Bataan Death March in 1942?

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Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died as they are marched to death by Japanese Military in 1942.

Question 12

During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed?

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Chin

Question 13

Adolf Hitler committed suicide in _______.

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1945

Question 14

In 1933 congress repealed prohibition with the

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In 1933, Congress repealed prohibition with the 21st amendment. At it’s heart, the scopes trial was a clash between religion and science. Nativists were opposed to immigration because they feared that immigration would be a damage to America’s traditions and that it would result in a loss of jobs. The Prohibition Era in United States history lasted from 1919 to 1933. It was defined by a complete prohibition of the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States.

Question 15

The country which celebrates Independence day on 15th August, apart from India, is

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South Korea

Question 16

USA suggested a policy, according to which all countries would have equal rights to trade anywhere in China,was known as_______

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After the defeat of china by Japan in a war over Korea in 1894,France, Russia, Britain and Germany gave loan to china to help it to the payment of 150 million dollors demanded by japan. These western countries the divided china into spheres of influence, which meant that each country had certain regions of china reserved exclusively for its purposes. The united states feared that china would be completely parcelled out in exclusive 'spheres of influence' and that its trade with china would be shut off. The USA, therefore, suggested the policy known as the "Open Door". This policy is also described as "Mee too Policy". The division of China into "spheres of influence' has often been described as the "cutting of the Chinese melon".

Question 17

The most imposing of all the pyramids is the Great Pyramid at Gizeh near Cairo, was built about 2650 B.C by the ____ of the Old kingdom.

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Pharaoh Cheops (Khufu)

Question 18

Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of

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Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of trading over Mediterranean region Minoans were the society lived for 500 years in 2000 - 1500 BC Whereas Phoenicians were the civilization lived across mediterranean region

Question 19

When was Bulkan War II fought ?

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1913

Question 20

French Revolution was started in the Year ?

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1789

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