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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
68781
Who was the primary author of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is considered the chief architect of the Constitution of India.
68782
The 'Heian Period' in Japan is noted for:
Answer:
Flourishing of court culture and literature (e.g., Tale of Genji)
The Heian Period (794–1185) was the peak of the Japanese imperial court and is famous for its art, poetry, and literature, including Lady Murasaki's 'The Tale of Genji'.
68783
Which country was known as 'Ceylon' until 1972?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon during British colonial rule and for a few decades after independence.
68784
The 'Battle of Panipat' (1526) marked the beginning of:
Answer:
Mughal Rule in India
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat, ending the Delhi Sultanate and starting the Mughal Empire.
68785
Sun Yat-sen is known as the:
Answer:
Father of Modern China
Sun Yat-sen played a key role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and is honored as the 'Father of the Nation' in both the ROC and PRC.
68786
The 'Khmer Empire' is famous for building:
Answer:
Angkor Wat
The Khmer Empire (802–1431) constructed the vast temple complex of Angkor Wat in its capital, Angkor.
68787
Which Mongol leader founded the Yuan Dynasty in China?
Answer:
Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, conquered the Song Dynasty and established the Yuan Dynasty, ruling as the Emperor of China.
68788
The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' occurred in which city?
Answer:
Amritsar
In 1919, British troops fired upon a peaceful crowd in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, killing hundreds.
68789
Who was the founder of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia?
Answer:
Ismail I
Shah Ismail I founded the Safavid Dynasty in the early 16th century and established Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion of the empire.
68790
Which dynasty is considered the 'Golden Age' of Chinese poetry and arts?
Answer:
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618–907) is famously regarded as the Golden Age of Chinese arts, particularly poetry (with poets like Li Bai and Du Fu).