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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
68861
Which country was formerly known as the 'Dutch East Indies'?
Answer:
Indonesia
The Dutch East Indies became the independent nation of Indonesia following World War II.
68862
The 'Maji Maji Rebellion' (1905-1907) was an uprising against colonial rule in:
Answer:
German East Africa (Tanzania)
The rebellion was triggered by German policies on forced cotton cultivation. The rebels believed 'Maji' (magic water) would protect them from German bullets.
68863
Mangal Pandey is a famous figure associated with the start of:
Answer:
The Indian Rebellion of 1857
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy who revolted against his British officers, an act that is often cited as the spark for the wider mutiny.
68864
The 'Trans-Siberian Railway' connected European Russia with:
Answer:
The Pacific Ocean (Vladivostok)
Completed in 1916, the railway allowed Russia to project power into East Asia and consolidate control over its vast Siberian territories.
68865
Which invention revolutionized communication across the British Empire in the 19th century?
Answer:
The Telegraph
The telegraph allowed for near-instant communication between London and distant colonies like India (via the submarine cable), tightening imperial control.
68866
The 'Great Exhibition' of 1851, held in the Crystal Palace, showcased:
Answer:
Industrial and cultural products of the British Empire and the world
Organized by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was a celebration of British industrial technology and imperial reach.
68867
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan from independence in 1947 until his assassination in 1951.
68868
The 'Janissaries' were an elite military unit in the Ottoman Empire composed primarily of:
Answer:
Christian boys converted to Islam (Devshirme system)
The Janissaries were the Sultan's household troops and the first modern standing army in Europe, recruited through the 'blood tax' on Christian subjects.
68869
The 'Siege of Vienna' (1683) marked the maximum extent of expansion into Europe for which empire?
Answer:
Ottoman Empire
The failure to capture Vienna marked the beginning of the long decline of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.
68870
Bartolomé de las Casas is known for:
Answer:
Advocating for the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Americas
A Spanish priest, Las Casas wrote 'A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies', exposing the atrocities committed by colonizers against indigenous populations.