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Who among the following, played an important role in the struggle for italian independence and unification?

A) Bismarck B) Giuseppe Mazzini
C) Giuseppe Garibaldi D) Both (b) and (c)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both (b) and (c)

Explanation:

The struggle for Italian independence and unification was organised by the two famous revolutionaries of Italy Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi. The movement led by them is known as the 'Young Italy' movement. It aimed at the independence and unification of Italy and the establishment of republic there.

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Of which country was the religion 'Shintoism'?

A) Japan B) China
C) Arabs D) Turkey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Japan

Explanation:

The old religion of Japan is known as Shiltoism. This religion consists mainly of the worship of the forces of nature.

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The Pullman strike in 1894 began when

A) Pullman workers attempted to move out of the company town. B) the Pullman workers’ union voted for a wildcat strike.
C) a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers. D) a workers’ delegation met with and was fired by George Pullman.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers.

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The first Olympiad was held in Greece in the year

Answer

776 BC

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Who was the Emperor of Russia during Russia revolution ?

A) Nicholas I B) Nicholas II
C) Alexander I D) Alexander II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nicholas II

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The country which celebrates Independence day on 15th August, apart from India, is

Answer

South Korea

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Southerners who were for redemption wanted which of the following?

A) remove blacks from politics B) remove republicans from politics
C) hold political power D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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The First battle of which war was the Battle of Alma?

A) Creek war B) Crimean war
C) Korean war D) Chinese war
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Crimean war

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