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The first communist manifesto was issued in

Answer

1848 AD

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1 1846
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The Pullman strike in 1894 began when

A) Pullman workers attempted to move out of the company town. B) the Pullman workers’ union voted for a wildcat strike.
C) a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers. D) a workers’ delegation met with and was fired by George Pullman.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers.

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1 1833
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The first Olympiad was held in Greece in the year

Answer

776 BC

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2 1820
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Who among the following, played an important role in the struggle for italian independence and unification?

A) Bismarck B) Giuseppe Mazzini
C) Giuseppe Garibaldi D) Both (b) and (c)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both (b) and (c)

Explanation:

The struggle for Italian independence and unification was organised by the two famous revolutionaries of Italy Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi. The movement led by them is known as the 'Young Italy' movement. It aimed at the independence and unification of Italy and the establishment of republic there.

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0 1813
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Who was the Emperor of Russia during Russia revolution ?

A) Nicholas I B) Nicholas II
C) Alexander I D) Alexander II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nicholas II

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1 1805
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Which period of the Egyptian ancient History is known as the 'Age of the Pyramids'?

A) New Kingdom B) Old Kingdom
C) Middle Kingdom D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Old Kingdom

Explanation:

Historians divide the ancient history of Egypt into three periods. the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom. The Old Kingdom is called the Age of the Pyramids.

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1 1785
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The country which celebrates Independence day on 15th August, apart from India, is

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South Korea

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0 1784
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The Great wall of China was built in the year

Answer

214 BC

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2 1779