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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
68551
The 'Phanariots' were influential Greeks in which empire?
Answer:
Ottoman Empire
Phanariots were prominent Greek families in Constantinople (Istanbul) who held high administrative posts in the Ottoman Empire.
68552
Which country is known as the 'Land of the White Elephant'?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand is historically associated with white elephants, which were considered sacred and a symbol of royal power.
68553
The 'Cabinet Mission Plan' (1946) aimed to:
Answer:
Preserve a united India with a loose federation
The mission proposed a complicated three-tier federation to satisfy both the Congress and the Muslim League and keep India united, but it ultimately failed.
68554
Who was the founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' reform movement?
Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, campaigning against social evils like Sati and advocating for monotheism.
68555
The 'Oslo Accords' (1993) were a peace process between:
Answer:
Israel and the PLO
The accords marked the first face-to-face agreement between the government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (Yasser Arafat).
68556
Which Japanese period saw the move of the capital from Kyoto to Tokyo?
Answer:
Meiji
Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the Emperor moved his residence to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital').
68557
The 'Din-i-Ilahi' was a syncretic religion propounded by:
Answer:
Akbar
Akbar established Din-i-Ilahi, merging elements of Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity, to promote religious tolerance.
68558
Which explorer wrote the 'Rihla' documenting his travels across the Islamic world?
Answer:
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan scholar who traveled more extensively than any other explorer in pre-modern history, documenting it in the 'Rihla'.
68559
The 'Chola Dynasty' of South India was famous for its:
Answer:
Naval Power
The Cholas possessed a powerful navy that allowed them to dominate the Indian Ocean and expand their influence to Southeast Asia.
68560
Which Indian Emperor is known as the 'Napoleon of India' for his conquests?
Answer:
Samudragupta
Samudragupta of the Gupta Dynasty is often called the 'Napoleon of India' due to his extensive military campaigns and undefeated record.