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When and where was Islam founded?

Answer

In the early 7th century, 610 A.D Islam was founded and Prophet Muhammad was accredited for its origin. It is beleived that it was first origined in Mecca and Medina.

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Where did the holocaust take place?

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The Holocaust, also referred to as the Shoah,[b] was a genocide during World War II in which Nazi Germany, aided by its collaborators, systematically murdered approximately 6 million European Jews, around two-thirds of the Jewish population of Europe, between 1941 and 1945.


The Holocaust originated in Nazi Germany in the late 1930s and eventually spread throughout Central and Eastern Europe into countries invaded and occupied by Germany during World War II.


The Nazis were racists and believed their race was more important. Nazis believed that the jews were a problem. Many of the non-germans that were living on the land were sent to concentration camps.


The main place it took place was eastern Germany and Poland. The Holocaust was largely comprised of a vast network of concentration camps in countries including Germany, Poland, Austria, Ukraine, Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belarus, the Netherlands, and France.

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The first history book was written by

A) Thucidides B) Aristotle
C) Herodotus D) Euclid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Herodotus

Explanation:

The first history book was written by Herodotus around 5th century B.C.

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What year was buddhism founded?

A) 102 ADE B) 720 BCE
C) 563 BCE D) 645 ADE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 563 BCE

Explanation:

Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama. He founded Buddhism in the 5th Century BCE.

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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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During world war ii which pair were allied nations?

A) The soviet union and Britain B) China and Pakistan
C) Pakistan and India D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The soviet union and Britain

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When did the U.S join WW-1?

A) 1917 B) 1927
C) 1971 D) 1933
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1917

Explanation:

In revolt against defence, U.S joined World War-1 on April 6, 1917.

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Who was known as the liberator?

A) Bentick B) St. Metcalf
C) Simon Boliver D) Hastings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Simon Boliver

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