Question 1

Modern age is characterized by

Accepted Answer

The modern age is characterized by faith in rationality, emphasizing reason, science, and empirical evidence over traditional beliefs or religious doctrines.

Question 2

Name the home of Renaissance

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The Renaissance, a period of cultural, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages, primarily originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread to the rest of Europe.

Question 3

Divine Comedy is written by

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The Divine Comedy is a long Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed in 1320, a year before his death in 1321.

Question 4

Who invented the Printing Press

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Johannes Gutenberg is credited with the invention of the printing press around 1440, which revolutionized the way books were made and information was disseminated.

Question 5

Identify the characteristic feature of Renaissance

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The Renaissance was characterized by a renewed interest in classical antiquity and an emphasis on human potential and achievements, which is encapsulated in the term "humanism."

Question 6

Martin Luther is known in history as the leader of

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Martin Luther is primarily known as the leader of the Reformation, a movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the Roman Catholic Church and led to the creation of Protestantism.

Question 7

The Helio - centric theory of universe is put forwarded by

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The heliocentric theory, which posits that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, was proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus.

Question 8

The headquarters of the UN is in

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The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA.

Question 9

Who is the Secretary General of the UN

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Ban Ki-moon was the Secretary General of the UN from 2007 to 2016.

Question 10

Name the founder of the Florentine School of Art in Italy

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Giotto is considered the founder of the Florentine School of Art, which played a crucial role in the development of the Italian Renaissance. His innovative techniques and approach to painting marked a departure from the Byzantine style, influencing countless artists and establishing the foundations of Renaissance art.

Question 11

Who was known as the 'morning star of English Reforation'?

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John Wycliffe is known as the "Morning Star of the Reformation" because of his early calls for reform in the Catholic Church, his translation of the Bible into English, and his influence on later reformers.

Question 12

Who authored the book, 'Institutes of Christian Religion'

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John Calvin authored the book 'Institutes of Christian Religion,' which is a foundational work in the Reformation movement, outlining the principles of Christian theology from a Reformed perspective.

Question 13

Ignatius Loyola was associated with

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Ignatius Loyola was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation, founding the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) to spread Catholic doctrine and combat the Protestant Reformation.

Question 14

Who founded the 'Society of Jesus

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Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, in 1540.

Question 15

Name the thinker who coined the term Scientific Revolution

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Alexandre Koyré is credited with coining the term "Scientific Revolution" in the 20th century to describe the radical changes in thought and belief that occurred during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Question 16

Who authored Novum Organum

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Novum Organum, which is a foundational philosophical work on the methodology of scientific inquiry, was authored by Francis Bacon.

Question 17

To which country Galilee Galileo belonged

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Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, known for his contributions to the scientific revolution. He was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1564.

Question 18

Who invented the Flying Shuttle?

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John Kay invented the Flying Shuttle in 1733, which was a significant development in the weaving industry, making the process faster and more efficient.

Question 19

Who was responsible for the invention of Power loom?

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Edmund Cartwright was responsible for inventing the power loom in 1784, which significantly advanced the mechanization of textile production.

Question 20

Name a specialized agency of the UN

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Quiz 1: Trivia History and International Organizations: Part A