Latest World History General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

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

Correct Answer : Option (C) - at the Second Continental Congress in 1775

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

2 .

The northwest ordinance of 1787 provided for the

A)

Provided free public education in this territory

B)

banned slavery in this territory

C)

Protected civil rights

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above

3 .

Which civil rights leader made the term black power popular?

A)

Willie Ricks

B)

Martin Luthor King

C)

Stokely Carmichael

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Stokely Carmichael

Stokely Carmichael, a civil rights leader, used the term 'Black Power' to promote solidarity among African-Americans.

4 .

When did the U.S join WW-1?

A)

1917

B)

1927

C)

1933

D)

1971

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1917

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

5 .

Edwin Lemert described primary deviance as

A)

Violates a societyâ€™s formally enacted criminal law.

B)

How others respond to the behavior in question.

C)

Deviance affirms cultural values and norms, responding to deviance promotes social unity, responding to deviance clarifies moral boundaries.

D)

A passing episode of deviance that has little effect on the person's self-concept.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - A passing episode of deviance that has little effect on the person's self-concept.

Edwin Lemert described primary deviance as a passing episode of deviance that has little effect on the person's self-concept

6 .

Megasthenes was an ambassador for which of the following empires?

A)

Roman

B)

Ottoman

C)

Egyptian

D)

Greek

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Greek

7 .

When was the "Boxer Rebellion" happened in China?

A)

1900

B)

1905

C)

1907

D)

1909

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1900

8 .

The Renaissance is a period in Europe, from the

A)

7th to the 10th century

B)

11th to the 13th century

C)

14th to the 17th century

D)

18th to the 20th century

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 14th to the 17th century

9 .

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

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Russia

10 .

The Civil Rights Act of 1875 attempted to

A)

to African Americans against disenfranchisement in voting booth

B)

protect African Americans from discrimination in public accommodations like hotels and theaters

C)

restore civil rights to former confederate soldiers

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - protect African Americans from discrimination in public accommodations like hotels and theaters