Question 1

Who is the Author of what is History?

Accepted Answer

E.H. Carr is the author of "What Is History?", a book that discusses the nature of history and historiography.

Question 2

In 1989, after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, ....................wrote an article in the National Interest called "The End of History."

Accepted Answer

Francis Fukuyama wrote "The End of History?" in 1989, arguing that the spread of liberal democracies and free-market capitalism might signal the endpoint of humanity's sociocultural evolution and the final form of human government.

Question 3

.....................classic novel is 'Heart of Darkness' (1899).

Accepted Answer

'Heart of Darkness' (1899) is a classic novel written by Joseph Conrad. It explores themes of imperialism and colonialism in the Congo Free State.

Question 4

'Genealogia' is the work of ................... of Miletus.

Accepted Answer

'Genealogia' is attributed to Hecataeus of Miletus, an early Greek historian and geographer.

Question 5

...................... has been called the "father of history."

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is often referred to as the "father of history" because he was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent, and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative.

Question 6

'History of the Greco-Persian Wars' is the work of ...................

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" and wrote extensively about the Greco-Persian Wars, documenting the events in his work "Histories."

Question 7

In .................. great work, the History of the Peloponnesian War, which describes the destructive conflict between Athens and Sparta.

Accepted Answer

Thucydides is the author of "The History of the Peloponnesian War," which details the conflict between Athens and Sparta.

Question 8

............... , one of the greatest Roman historians, lived through the fall of the republic and the establishment of the principate by Augustus, the first Roman emperor.

Accepted Answer

Livy, a Roman historian, is known for his work "Ab Urbe Condita," which chronicles the history of Rome from its founding. He lived during the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, witnessing the rise of Augustus as the first emperor.

Question 9

............... two great works-the Annals, and the Histories.

Accepted Answer

Tacitus wrote two significant historical works: the Annals and the Histories, which are key sources for the study of Roman history.

Question 10

The De vita Caesarum (Lives of the Caesars), written by .............. in the 2nd century.

Accepted Answer

De vita Caesarum, also known as The Twelve Caesars, was written by Suetonius, a Roman historian, in the early 2nd century.

Question 11

The most well-known originator of Roman historiography was .............., also known as the "Founder of Historiography".

Accepted Answer

Quintus Fabius Pictor is considered the most well-known originator of Roman historiography, often referred to as the "Founder of Historiography." He wrote in Greek and his works, though not fully preserved, laid the foundation for later Roman historical writing.

Question 12

The first comprehensive history of India entitled History of British India (1818), was written by ......................

Accepted Answer

James Mill authored "The History of British India" in 1818, which was the first comprehensive history of India under British rule, marking a significant contribution to British and Indian historical literature.

Question 13

................ Rajatarangini, written in 12th century Kashmir, is a remarkable piece of historical literature.

Accepted Answer

Rajatarangini, meaning "The River of Kings," is a historical chronicle of the early history of Kashmir, written in the 12th century by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana.

Question 14

............... was the court historian of Sultan Alauddin Khalji

Accepted Answer

Kabiruddin was the court historian of Sultan Alauddin Khalji, who was a prominent ruler of the Khalji dynasty in India.

Question 15

Humanism began and achieved fruition first in ..............

Accepted Answer

Humanism, a Renaissance cultural movement that turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought, began and achieved its first major fruition in Italy. This movement emphasized the value and agency of human beings and stressed the study of classical texts for understanding human nature.

Question 16

The fall of Constantinople in ................. AD provided humanism with a major boost, for many eastern scholars fled to Italy, bringing with them important books and manuscripts and a tradition of Greek scholarship.

Accepted Answer

The fall of Constantinople occurred in 1453 AD, which led to the migration of eastern scholars to Italy, significantly contributing to the Renaissance through the introduction of Greek scholarship and texts.

Question 17

................, whose 'Praise of Folly'epitomized the moral essence of humanism in its insistence on heartfelt goodness as opposed to formalistic piety.

Accepted Answer

Desiderius Erasmus is the author of 'Praise of Folly,' a work that critiques the abuses of the Church and emphasizes the importance of inner piety over external religious practices, reflecting humanist values.

Question 18

Francis Bacon was an ..............philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator and author.

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, and author, active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Question 19

It was at Cambridge that Francis Bacon first met ............., who was impressed by his precocious intellect, and was accustomed to calling him The Young Lord Keeper.

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth was the one who was impressed by Francis Bacon's precocious intellect and was accustomed to calling him "The Young Lord Keeper." Bacon had a connection to the royal court, and his intellectual prowess caught the attention of Queen Elizabeth I during his time at Cambridge.

Question 20

James I came to power in England in ...................

Accepted Answer

James I came to power in England in 1603, succeeding Queen Elizabeth I and uniting the crowns of Scotland and England.

Quiz 1: Famous Authors and Works in History