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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68761
Who was the founder of the Chola Empire's naval power?
Answer:
Rajaraja Chola I
Rajaraja Chola I (and his son Rajendra) built a powerful navy that dominated the Indian Ocean, conquering parts of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
68762
The 'Kalinga War' changed the life of which Emperor?
Answer:
Ashoka
The bloodshed of the Kalinga War caused Ashoka to feel deep remorse and convert to Buddhism.
68763
Which Persian King invaded Greece in 480 BCE?
Answer:
Xerxes I
Xerxes I led the second Persian invasion of Greece, famous for the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.
68764
The 'Sultanate of Malacca' was a major center for:
Answer:
Islamic learning and trade
Malacca was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century and played a key role in the spread of Islam in the region.
68765
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was a central figure in Indian politics and served as the first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until 1964.
68766
The 'Incident at Marco Polo Bridge' (1937) triggered:
Answer:
The Second Sino-Japanese War
A skirmish between Japanese and Chinese troops at the Marco Polo Bridge near Beijing marked the start of the full-scale invasion of China by Japan.
68767
Which city is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Answer:
Jerusalem
Jerusalem contains sites sacred to all three Abrahamic religions: the Western Wall (Judaism), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Christianity), and the Al-Aqsa Mosque (Islam).
68768
The 'Meiji Constitution' of Japan was modeled after the constitution of:
Answer:
Prussia (Germany)
The Meiji oligarchs found the Prussian model of a constitutional monarchy (with a strong monarch and military) most suitable for Japan.
68769
Who was the 'Tiger of Mysore'?
Answer:
Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, was known as the Tiger of Mysore for his ferocious resistance against British colonization and his use of rocket artillery.
68770
The 'Durand Line' separates which two countries?
Answer:
Pakistan and Afghanistan
The Durand Line was established in 1893 between the British diplomat Mortimer Durand and the Afghan Amir to fix the border between Afghanistan and British India (now Pakistan).