World History problems
- 1. The US President who was forced to resign due to the Watergate scandal was Discuss
Correct Answer: Nixon
- 2. The slogan No taxation without representation was first raised during the American Revolution in
Options- A. Boston Tea Party
- B. Massachussets Assembly
- C. Philadelphia Congress
- D. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Massachussets Assembly
- 3. 'The Peloponnesian war' was fought between _______ and _____
Options- A. Sparta and Iran
- B. Sparta and Athens
- C. Athens and Iran
- D. Athens and Asia Minor Discuss
Correct Answer: Sparta and Athens
Explanation:
The Peloponnesian war, between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BC ended in the defeat of Athens and the destruction of her democracy. Athens became a subject state of sparta. This war marked the beginning of the end of the "Glory that was Greece".
- 4. Whose winter residence did potala palace serve as till 1959 ?
Options- A. Jodhpur Maharaj
- B. Dalai lama
- C. Pope
- D. Nepal Raju Discuss
Correct Answer: Dalai lama
- 5. Where is the 'Pearl Harbour' located ?
Options- A. Atlantic ocean
- B. Pacific ocean
- C. Indian ocean
- D. Southern ocean Discuss
Correct Answer: Pacific ocean
Explanation:
Pearl Harbour is an American Naval base in Hawaii
- 6. The Opium war id held between which two countries ?
Options- A. England and France
- B. China and Russia
- C. Russia and England
- D. China and England Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: China and England
Explanation:
The Opium Wars were two wars in the mid-19th century involving Anglo-Chinese disputes over British trade in China and China?s sovereignty. The disputes included the First Opium War (1839?1842) and the Second Opium War (1856?1860).
- 7. Which company made the first tea bags? Discuss
Correct Answer: Tetley
- 8. Who was the modern world's first woman head of government ?
Options- A. Indira Gandhi
- B. Sirimao Bandaru nayake
- C. Isabel Peron
- D. Golda Mayor Discuss
Correct Answer: Sirimao Bandaru nayake
- 9. The English King who was prepared to exchange his kingdom for a horse was Discuss
Correct Answer: Richard III
- 10. Who among the following devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads?
Options- A. Mc Adam
- B. Jimi Adams
- C. George Stephenson
- D. Graham Brothers Discuss
Correct Answer: Mc Adam
Explanation:
Mc Adam devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads. which is also called macad-amized' roads named after him
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