Latest World History General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

A)

Chinese Civilization

B)

Iranian Civilization

C)

Egyptian Civilization

D)

Arab Civilization

Correct Answer : Iranian Civilization

In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

2 .

The first attempt in printing was made in England by

A)

James Watt

B)

William Caxton

C)

Isaac Newton

D)

James Arkwright

Correct Answer : William Caxton

The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton.

William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.

3 .

The wealthiest citizens of ancient rome were

A)

laborers

B)

plebeians

C)

patricians

D)

farmers

Correct Answer : patricians

4 .

Many European empires arose in the wake of

A)

the expansion of African kingdoms like the Ghana

B)

Mongol invasions throughout the region

C)

Hun invasions that triggered a mass migration

D)

the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

Correct Answer : the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

5 .

The bankruptcy of which company initiated the Panic of 1873?

A)

Republic Steel Company

B)

Jay Cooke & Company

C)

Standard Oil Company

D)

Century Building Society

Correct Answer : Jay Cooke & Company

Jay Cooke & Company, a major component of the United States banking establishment, found itself unable to market several million dollars in Northern Pacific Railway bonds in september 1873. Cooke's firm, like many others, had invested heavily in the railroads.

Hence, the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & company initiated the Panic of 1873.

6 .

Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Laws of Twelve Tables'?

A)

Roman Civilization

B)

Arab Civilization

C)

Greek Civilization

D)

Iranian Civilization

Correct Answer : Roman Civilization

In 454 B.C, laws were codified in Rome. The laws were written on tablets of wood and were known as 'Laws of Twelve Tables'.

7 .

Which of the following is the sacred book of Judaism?

A)

Old Testament

B)

Aporypha

C)

Avesta

D)

Both (a) and (b)

Correct Answer : Both (a) and (b)

The sacred books of judaism form the Old Testament and Aporypha. These books contain the history of the Jews and lay down the religious laws and ethics which they must follow.

8 .

The international crisis in 2014 between Russia and Ukraine belongs to which of the following place?

A)

Crimea

B)

Abkhazia

C)

Georgia

D)

Keev

Correct Answer : Crimea

9 .

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

Correct Answer : The fall of Bastille took place

10 .

Maryland was established as a refuge for which group?

A)

Orthodox

B)

Catholics

C)

Anabapists

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Catholics