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Which of the following is the sacred book of Judaism?

A) Old Testament B) Aporypha
C) Avesta D) Both (a) and (b)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation:

The sacred books of judaism form the Old Testament and Aporypha. These books contain the history of the Jews and lay down the religious laws and ethics which they must follow.

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A king of the Roman Empire, in 37 B.C, became the most powerful and ruled for 44 years.Who was that king?

A) Octavian B) Julius Caesar
C) Lapidus D) Mark Antony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Octavian

Explanation:

In 37 BC, Octavian became the most powerful man in the Roman Empire for 44 years under the titles of Augustus, which meant 'holy' and imperator, meaning 'Victorious general'. He also called himself Princeps, 'first citizen of the state'. The period of Roman history beginning with his rule upto A.D 284 is called the principate. His rule and the period following it were  peaceful and  are known in history as 'Pax Romana' which means 'Roman Peace'

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In Which three languages is the Rosetta Stone written?

Answer

Greek, demotic Egyptian and hieroglyphics.

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Name the Harappan site in modern Gujarat , the only indus site close to the sea?

Answer

Lothal

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What is Portland Bill?

Answer

 A Lighthouse

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Who was the Roman Emperor when Jesus was crucified?

A) Augustus B) Antonius Pius
C) Livia Drusilla D) Tiberius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tiberius

Explanation:

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Tiberius Caesar was a Roman emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. And Jesus was crucified in between 30 - 33AD.

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Who was the last Emperor of Rome ?

A) Nero B) Ceaser
C) Romulus Augustulus D) Julius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Romulus Augustulus

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Which country is associated with the 'Jesuit School'?

A) Spain B) France
C) Germany D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Spain

Explanation:

In Spain, where there were no protestants, a soldier named lgnatius Loyola started an organisation for clergymen to work wholly as 'soldiers of jensus' in the service of the Church. Its members came to be called jesuits. They went from place to place and won back followers in France and Germany. They established missions in india, china, Africa and the Americas to gain new adherents. The Jesuit Schools which they started to strengthen the Roman Catholic  Church are still in existence in many countries of the world.

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