Latest World History General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

The first Progressives felt called to action by

A)

Unsafe food processing

B)

Dangerous working conditions

C)

Crowded tenements

D)

All of the above

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

The Progressive Movement :

Today, you hear the term ''progressive'' discussed a lot in politics, but progressivism is not a new concept. It was first used to describe policies and interventions of the late 19th to early 20th century, by reformers who felt the need for societal changes.

The first Progressives felt called to action in response to the conditions of poverty, inequality, and corruption that were pervasive during the 19th century.

2 .

What event prompted the formation of the first continental congress?

A)

The Boston Massacre

B)

The Boston Tea Party

C)

The battles of Lexington and Concord

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - The Boston Tea Party

Before the shots were fired at Lexington and Concord, the colonies made an attempt to settle the concerns and frustrations raised with the Intolerable Acts through debate and discussion. Thus, the First Continental Congress was called to order on September 5th, 1774.

The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies early in the American Revolution. It was called in response to the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament, which the British referred to as the Coercive Acts, with which the British intended to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.

3 .

Industrialization resulted in what changes to American society?

A)

economic growth

B)

increased urbanization

C)

Both A & B

D)

new business practices

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Both A & B

Industrialization resulted in both economic growth and increased urbanization in American society.

4 .

Which of the following helped pottery flourish in Athens?

A)

Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel

B)

They form a rough circular shape

C)

As it is prone to cyclones

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel

Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel which helped pottery flourish in Athens.

5 .

What fields did progressives aim to reform?

A)

workplace conditions

B)

education

C)

government

D)

All of the above

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

6 .

Which statement is true of the Berlin Conference?

A)

The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin

B)

The conference was convened by Portugal

C)

Treaty of Berlin to divide up Africa among the 14 countries

D)

All of the above

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

The Berlin Conference of 1884–85 was a meeting between European nations to create rules on how to peacefully divide Africa among them for colonization. The conference was convened by Portugal but led by Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of the newly united Germany.

The 14 countries that attended included all the major European powers, as well as Russia, Turkey and the United States. The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin.Slavery was forbidden throughout Africa. The attendees agreed upon a principle of effective occupation by which rights over African colonies would be assessed.

Before the conference, about 80 percent of African territory was still in local hands. By 1902, European powers controlled 90 percent of Africa.

7 .

Whose disciples founded yellow hats?

A)

Buddha

B)

Tsongkhapa

C)

Ramakrishna

D)

Kabir

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Tsongkhapa

Yellow Hats, the newest of the schools of Tibetian Buddhism, was founded by Je Tsongkhapa. He was an admirer of the Kadampa teachings.

8 .

Name the U.S. war between the north and the south?

A)

Colonial wars

B)

War of Independence

C)

American Civil War

D)

Post-Civil War

Correct Answer : Option (C) - American Civil War

The American Civil War has been known by a number of names since it began in 1861.

In most East Asian languages, the war is called "Battle between North and South side of the United States" or more commonly as "American (U.S.) North–South War", depending on the individual language.

9 .

Which of the following statements about Woodrow Wilson is true?

A)

He wanted to place strict government controls on corporations.

B)

He overturned discriminatory laws against African Americans.

C)

He advocated eliminating the income tax.

D)

He opposed reforms to the banking system.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - He wanted to place strict government controls on corporations.

Woodrow Wilson was one of the major "Progressives" in American government and so 'He wanted to place strict government controls on corporations.'

10 .

The new jersey plan called for

A)

the abolition of slavery.

B)

a strong president.

C)

abandoning the Articles of Confederation.

D)

equal representation for all states in the Congress.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - equal representation for all states in the Congress.

The New Jersey Plan was one option as to how the United States would be governed.

The Plan called for each state to have one vote in Congress instead of the number of votes being based on population. Hence, it is called as a small state plan also.

It was introduced to the Constitutional Convention by William Paterson. So, it is also called as the Paterson plan.