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
68891
The 'Establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia' occurred in:
Answer:
1901
On January 1, 1901, the six separate British self-governing colonies in Australia federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
68892
Which country controlled Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) for over 300 years?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands (through the VOC and later the Dutch state) colonized the Indonesian archipelago until independence was recognized in 1949.
68893
The 'Mau Mau Uprising' was a conflict in:
Answer:
Kenya
The Mau Mau rebellion was a militant uprising by the Kikuyu people against British colonial rule in Kenya during the 1950s.
68894
Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and oversaw the partition and independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
68895
The 'Amritsar Massacre' is also known as the:
Answer:
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919) involved British troops firing on unarmed Indian civilians, a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
68896
Which British monarch signed the Magna Carta (though pre-empire, it influenced imperial law)?
Answer:
King John
King John was forced by his barons to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, establishing the principle that the monarch was not above the law.
68897
The 'Roaring Twenties' ended abruptly with which global economic event?
Answer:
The Wall Street Crash of 1929
The collapse of the US stock market in 1929 triggered the Great Depression, which severely impacted the economies of European empires.
68898
Which European power established the colony of 'New Sweden' in North America?
Answer:
Sweden
Sweden established a short-lived colony along the Delaware River in 1638, which was later conquered by the Dutch.
68899
The 'Corn Laws' in Britain were tariffs that protected:
Answer:
Domestic grain producers (landowners)
The Corn Laws imposed high tariffs on imported grain. Their repeal in 1846 marked a major shift towards free trade in the British Empire.
68900
The 'Congo Free State' was notorious for the production of what resource?
Answer:
Rubber
Under King Leopold II, the Congo was exploited for wild rubber to feed the growing tire industry, resulting in horrific atrocities against the local population.