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

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South Korea

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0 1936
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A big Naval expedition sent by Philip II against England was known as the

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Spanish Armada

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2 1921
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Which period of the Egyptian ancient History is known as the 'Age of the Pyramids'?

A) New Kingdom B) Old Kingdom
C) Middle Kingdom D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Old Kingdom

Explanation:

Historians divide the ancient history of Egypt into three periods. the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom. The Old Kingdom is called the Age of the Pyramids.

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1 1918
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When was Zoroastrianism founded?

A) 4th century BCE B) 6th century BCE
C) 8th century BCE D) 10th century BCE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6th century BCE

Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest extant religions. It is the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Iranian (Persian) immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees.

 

The Iranian prophet and religious reformer Zarathustra flourished before the 6th century BCE more widely known outside Iran as Zoroaster is traditionally regarded as the founder of the religion.

 

Zoroastrianism contains both monotheistic and dualistic features. It likely influenced the other major Western religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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1 1897
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The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France because

A) People want absolute Monarchy B) To prevent one ruler to take too much power
C) People do not want absolute Monarchy D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) People do not want absolute Monarchy

Explanation:

The Congress of Vienna in 1814 to 1815 led to revolts in France because many people do not want absolute Monarchy.

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0 1897
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Steven Leslie was convicted of what after causing a fatal collision?

A) first-degree murder B) second-degree murder
C) premeditated D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second-degree murder

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0 1893
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Maryland was established as a refuge for which group?

A) Orthodox B) Catholics
C) Anabapists D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Catholics

Explanation:

Maryland was established by Calvert brothers as a refuge for Roman Catholics prosecuted in England.

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5 1892
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July 14 is celebrated every year as a national holiday in France. On this day in 1789, 

A) The member of the third estate declared themselves the National Assembly B) Workers, peasants and other non propertied classes were given political rights
C) Napoleon become the Emperor D) The fall of Bastille took place
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The fall of Bastille took place

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0 1887