World History - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

On what are the principles of joint operations formed?

The Department of Defense

Joint doctrine

Joint fundamentals

Traditional principles of war

Correct Answer : Traditional principles of war

The principles of joint operations are formed around the traditional principles of war.

Three additional principles :

* Restraint,

* Perseverance, and

* Legitimacy

are relevant to how the Armed Forces of the United States use combat power across the range of military operations.

2 .

Who was primarily responsible for the cold war?

Soviet Union

U.S

Both A & B

None of the above

Correct Answer : Soviet Union

3 .

Which cultural influence came from the black power movement?

Change in Lifestyles

Black Art Movement

Pride in Blackness

Black is Beautiful

Correct Answer : Pride in Blackness

Black Power Movement can be termed as a cultural revolution that changed African American’s view about blackness. This movement encouraged them to be proud of their history, culture, and identity and celebrate their uniqueness.

The cultural influence came from the black power movement is Pride in Blackness.

4 .

In 1941, who commanded U.S troops in Europe?

Harold R. Stark

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Hoyt. S

None of the above

Correct Answer : General Dwight D. Eisenhower

General Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded U.S troops in Europe in 1942.

5 .

What international event led to the red scare?

Epidemic in Germany

Murder in Italy

Election in Britain

Revolution in Russia

Correct Answer : Revolution in Russia

Revolution in Russia is the International event that led to the red scare.

6 .

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is significant because it

included provisions for territorial growth and the admission of new states.

gave free land to all settlers.

guaranteed universal suffrage.

balanced the number of free and slave states in the Union.

Correct Answer : included provisions for territorial growth and the admission of new states.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was significant because it was the second continental congress that charted a government for territory in Northwest America. It also helped forbid slavery, and made a method of admitting new states near the Union.

7 .

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

first-degree murder

second-degree murder

premeditated

None of the above

Correct Answer : second-degree murder

8 .

Leaders within the Concilium Plebis?

patricians

Tribunes

Caesars

None of the above

Correct Answer : Tribunes

In Ancient Rome, the elected people i.e, leaders within the Concilium Plebis are called as Tribunes.

9 .

Which summarizes a result of the protestant reformation?

It prompted reforms within the Catholic Church

It created new divisions within European society

Both A & B

It prompted greater cooperation between Catholics and non-Catholics

Correct Answer : Both A & B

Both options (A & B), summarizes a result of the protestant reformation.

The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

10 .

Which one of these events occurred first?

The completion of the Erie Canal

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The start of the American Revolution

Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy

Correct Answer : Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy

The Erie Canal was completed in 1800's

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and after that the American Revolution was started in the same 1776.

The Iroquios Confederacy was formed early when the Europeans first began comonizing, may be early in 1600's.

So, from the above data of history, Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy was the event that occured first among the options.