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The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

A) absolute monarchies and strong central governments B) extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
C) the manor system and the importance of land ownership D) decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the manor system and the importance of land ownership

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Nuclear bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the________.

A) World War I B) Asian War I
C) Gulf War II D) World War II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) World War II

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The English defeated the ______ in the battle of Wandiwash.

A) German B) French
C) Indians D) Americans
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) French

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A peace treaty between Japan and which country has not been concluded yet, even after 70 years have passed since the end of World War Two?

A) India B) Russia
C) China D) Canada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Russia

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During the presidential election of 1896, William Jennings Bryan

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William Jennings Bryan was Decmocratic Party candidate for US Presidency elections during the presidential election of 1896. He was unsuccessful in that.

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World War 2 was fought between two groups, the Allies and the Axis Powers? Which country did not belong to the Axis Powers?

A) Denmark B) Bulgaria
C) Romania D) Italy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Denmark

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George Washington was made the commander in chief of the American forces

A) in December 1773, after the Bostontea party B) at the First Continental Congress in September 1774
C) at the Second Continental Congress in 1775 D) by the Continental Congress at the Declaration of Independence on 4th July,1776
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) at the Second Continental Congress in 1775

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At second  continental  congress  in 1775,   George   Washington   was made    commander in  chief    of American forces.

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In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed MAINLY because

A) the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world. B) a civil war erupted in the southern republics.
C) years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries. D) key Soviet leaders were assassinated.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a civil war erupted in the southern republics.

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