World History - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

the abolition of slavery.

a strong president.

abandoning the Articles of Confederation.

equal representation for all states in the Congress.

Correct Answer : 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.

2 .

Where did the exodusters migrate to?

Africa

Kansas

California

All of the above

Correct Answer : Kansas

Exodusters migrate to Kansas and other western states as part of the Exoduster Movement or Exodus of 1879. It was the first general migration of black people following the Civil War.

Exodusters was a name given to African Americans who migrated from states along the Mississippi River to Kansas in the late nineteenth century.

3 .

Mercantilism was the principle that

Wealth is created in business relations

The goal is an active trade balance of trade

To serve protectionism, government subsidies and the issue of protective tariffs

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Mercantilism was the principle that wealth of a nation comes from trading with other nations and also comes by imposing government regulations on all of the nation's economic interests.

The main principles of mercantilism :

• the country's wealth is determined by the amount of precious metals in the country,

• Wealth is created in business relations (International Trade)

• The goal is an active trade balance of trade,

• to serve protectionism, government subsidies and the issue of protective tariffs.

4 .

What was the goal of the temperance movement?

No alcohol

No tobacco

Both A & B

None of the above

Correct Answer : No alcohol

The temperance movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was an exception in many ways: "Temperance" refers to the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages.

However, in the context of the temperance movement, the term usually indicated complete abstinence, which means drinking no alcohol at all. The goal of the temperance movement in the United States was to make the production and sale of alcohol illegal. Supporters believed that prohibiting alcohol would solve a number of society's problems, making people safer, healthier, and more productive.

5 .

What are two rights in the declaration of Independence?

Life

Liberty

Pursuit of happiness

All the above

Correct Answer : All the above

6 .

The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France because

People want absolute Monarchy

To prevent one ruler to take too much power

People do not want absolute Monarchy

None of the above

Correct Answer : People do not want absolute Monarchy

The Congress of Vienna in 1814 to 1815 led to revolts in France because many people do not want absolute Monarchy.

7 .

Which of these is true of the sedition act?

It made it dangerous to speak out against the war.

It made it illegal to print pro-war propaganda.

It targeted white Russians.

It made it dangerous to go abroad.

Correct Answer : It made it dangerous to speak out against the war.

8 .

Where is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located?

London

Rome

Genoa

Paris

Correct Answer : Paris

The Cathedral of Notre Dame is located in paris(France) . It was one of the earliest French Cathedrals to be built in the Gothic style. It was built between A.D 1163 and AD 1270. About the 12th century, a new style- the Gothic -was developed in France.

9 .

In which decade was the SPICE simulator introduced

1962

1972

1982

1992

Correct Answer : 1972

SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) was introduced in May 1972 by the University of Berkeley, California.

10 .

Which country has the oldest National Flag?

India

Japan