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Which dynasty was in power throughout the 1500's in China?

A) Han B) Ming
C) Manchu D) Yuan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ming

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Who was the first to sail round the world ?

A) Francis Drake B) Columbus
C) Magellan D) Vasco da Gama
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Magellan

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Magellan was a Portuguese sailor who was the first to sail round the world.

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In 1994,the African National Congress won the elections in South Africa under the leadership of

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Nelson Mandela

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In which year Bartholomew Diaz reached Cape of Good Hope ?

A) 1480 B) 1487
C) 1495 D) 1500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1487

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Bartholomew Diaz reached the point in 1487, which the Portuguese named Cape of Good Hope (the southern most point of Africa).

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The international crisis in 2014 between Russia and Ukraine belongs to which of the following place ?

A) Crimea B) Abkhazia
C) Georgia D) Keev
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Crimea

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When was the  Battle of Marathon occurred ?

A) 490 B.C B) 493 B.C
C) 469 B.C D) 429 B.C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 490 B.C

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A battle was fought between Iran under the king Darius and the state of Greece in 490 B.C at Marathon near Athens. This battle is known as the 'Battle of Marathon' in World History.

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 When was Bulkan War II fought ?

A) 1912 B) 1913
C) 1914 D) 1915
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1913

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Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

A) Chinese Civilization B) Iranian Civilization
C) Egyptian Civilization D) Arab Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iranian Civilization

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In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

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