All Categories MCQs
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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
68821
Which ancient trade route connected China to Rome?
Answer:
Silk Road
The Silk Road was the primary overland route facilitating trade between the Han Dynasty of China and the Roman Empire.
68822
The 'Taj Mahal' was built by which Mughal Emperor?
Answer:
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632 as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
68823
Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia?
Answer:
Pol Pot
Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979), which was responsible for the Cambodian Genocide, resulting in the deaths of nearly 25% of the country's population.
68824
The philosophy of Confucianism originated in:
Answer:
China
Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551–479 BCE).
68825
Which empire was known as the 'Gunpowder Empires' alongside the Ottomans and Safavids?
Answer:
Mughal Empire
The Mughals, Safavids, and Ottomans are collectively known as the Gunpowder Empires because they successfully utilized gunpowder weapons to establish and maintain their dominance.
68826
The 'Long March' (1934-1935) is a significant event in the history of:
Answer:
China
The Long March was a military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party) army.
68827
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Answer:
Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first and only female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and 1980 to 1984.
68828
Which Japanese warrior class adhered to the code of Bushido?
Answer:
Samurai
The Samurai were the hereditary military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan who followed Bushido, a strict code of ethics emphasizing honor, courage, and loyalty.
68829
The Battle of Plassey (1757) established British dominance in which region?
Answer:
Bengal (India)
The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, paving the way for British rule in India.
68830
Cyrus the Great was the founder of which empire?
Answer:
Achaemenid Empire (Persia)
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, creating the largest empire the world had seen up to that time, known for its tolerance of diverse cultures.