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The Second World War ended in

Answer

1945 AD

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1 1765
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Farming in the early New England colonies was challenging because

A) unfamiliar weather and soil conditions affected cultivation B) English laws restricted which crops farmers could plant
C) English investors promoted manufacturing over farming D) foreign plants soon grew out of control in the American soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) unfamiliar weather and soil conditions affected cultivation

Explanation:

Farming in the early New England colonies was challenging because unfamiliar weather and soil conditions affected cultivation.

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2 1763
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Maryland was established as a refuge for which group?

A) Orthodox B) Catholics
C) Anabapists D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Catholics

Explanation:

Maryland was established by Calvert brothers as a refuge for Roman Catholics prosecuted in England.

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5 1759
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When was Zoroastrianism founded?

A) 4th century BCE B) 6th century BCE
C) 8th century BCE D) 10th century BCE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6th century BCE

Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest extant religions. It is the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Iranian (Persian) immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees.

 

The Iranian prophet and religious reformer Zarathustra flourished before the 6th century BCE more widely known outside Iran as Zoroaster is traditionally regarded as the founder of the religion.

 

Zoroastrianism contains both monotheistic and dualistic features. It likely influenced the other major Western religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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1 1758
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On what are the principles of joint operations formed?

Answer

The principles of joint operations are formed around the traditional principles of war.


 


The other three additional principles include restraint, perseverance, and legitimacy which are relevant to how the Armed Forces of the United States use combat power across the range of military operations.


 

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1 1757
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July 14 is celebrated every year as a national holiday in France. On this day in 1789, 

A) The member of the third estate declared themselves the National Assembly B) Workers, peasants and other non propertied classes were given political rights
C) Napoleon become the Emperor D) The fall of Bastille took place
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The fall of Bastille took place

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0 1756
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The Jazz age occurred during which decade

A) 1910 - 1920 B) 1920 - 1930
C) 1930 - 1940 D) 1900 - 1910
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1920 - 1930

Explanation:

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities in the early 20th century. The Jazz age occurred during 1920 - 1930 i.e, started post-World War 1 movement and ended with the Great Depression in 1929. It was the age in which jazz music and dance emerged.

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0 1754
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By which Act was the supreme authority in india transferred from the East India Company to the English parliament?

Answer

Pitt's India Act (1858)

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