World Events — Set 4
Indian History · विश्व घटनाएं · Questions 31–40 of 50
Who is known as the 'Father of History'?
Correct Answer: C. Herodotus
Herodotus, a Greek historian, is known as the 'Father of History'. He wrote 'The Histories', a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars. He was the first to collect materials systematically and test them for accuracy.
Who was the famous tutor of Alexander the Great?
Correct Answer: D. Aristotle
Aristotle was the tutor of Alexander the Great. He taught Alexander about philosophy, science, and politics. This education significantly influenced Alexander's future leadership and conquests.
Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators on which date?
Correct Answer: A. Ides of March
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15) in 44 BC. He was stabbed by senators, including his friend Brutus. This event led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Empire.
In which city was Prophet Muhammad born?
Correct Answer: C. Mecca
Prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca in present-day Saudi Arabia. He is considered the founder of Islam. Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and the direction of prayer for Muslims.
The Crusades were a series of religious wars primarily between Christians and:
Correct Answer: C. Muslims
The Crusades were wars fought between Christians and Muslims during the Middle Ages. The primary goal was to secure control of holy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. These conflicts had lasting effects on relations between the two religions.
Which pandemic killed a large portion of Europe's population in the 14th century?
Correct Answer: D. Black Death (Plague)
The Black Death, or Bubonic Plague, devastated Europe in the 14th century. It is estimated to have killed between 30% to 60% of Europe's population. It was spread by fleas on rats via trade routes.
Who painted the 'Mona Lisa', a masterpiece of the Renaissance?
Correct Answer: C. Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. It is one of the most famous and recognizable paintings in the world. The painting is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Which event in 1773 was a protest against British taxes in America?
Correct Answer: D. Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest in 1773. American colonists dumped British tea into the harbor to protest against 'taxation without representation'. This event escalated tensions leading to the American Revolution.
Bastille Day is celebrated as the national day of which country?
Correct Answer: C. France
Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on July 14. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. This event symbolized the uprising of the modern nation during the French Revolution.
Who wrote 'Das Kapital' and 'The Communist Manifesto'?
Correct Answer: A. Karl Marx
Karl Marx wrote 'Das Kapital' and co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto'. His works formed the basis of Marxism and communism. He analyzed the class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.