Question 1

The Oath of Tennis Court was associated with which event

Accepted Answer

The Oath of the Tennis Court is a pivotal event in the French Revolution, where members of the Third Estate, who were locked out of a meeting of the Estates-General, convened on a tennis court and vowed not to separate until a new constitution had been established for France.

Question 2

Which European country is considered as the pioneer in Geographical Explorations?

Accepted Answer

Portugal is considered the pioneer in geographical explorations, initiating the Age of Discovery in the early 15th century under Prince Henry the Navigator, leading to significant maritime discoveries and maritime expansion.

Question 3

'Utopia' is written by

Accepted Answer

'Utopia' is a work of fiction and political philosophy by Sir Thomas More, published in 1516.

Question 4

Who is the author of Decameron?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Boccaccio is the author of the Decameron, a collection of novellas written in the 14th century.

Question 5

Name the French ruler who stated, 'I am the state'

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV of France famously declared "L'État, c'est moi" or "I am the state," emphasizing the absolute power he wielded during his reign.

Question 6

Who was responsible for the creation of the first steam engine?

Accepted Answer

George Stephenson is known for his work on the steam locomotive, but the first steam engine was created by Thomas Newcomen, and later improved by James Watt. None of the options provided are correct for the first steam engine.

Question 7

Who introduced the philosophy of Systematic Doubt as the basis of firm knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Rene Descartes introduced the philosophy of Systematic Doubt, which is the foundation of his method of doubt. This approach involves doubting everything that can possibly be doubted to establish what can be known with certainty.

Question 8

To which country the navigator Columbus belonged

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa, which is now part of Italy. Although he sailed under the Spanish flag, his nationality was Italian.

Question 9

Name the author of the pamphlet Common Sense

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine is the author of the pamphlet "Common Sense," which was published in 1776 and played a significant role in advocating for American independence from Britain.

Question 10

The sum total of the philosophy of Rene Descartes is better known as

Accepted Answer

Cartesianism is the term used to refer to the philosophy of René Descartes, which emphasizes doubt as a method of achieving certainty and the use of reason to understand the natural world.

Question 11

What was the name given to the first locomotive?

Accepted Answer

The first locomotive was named "Rocket." It was designed by George Stephenson and Robert Stephenson in 1829 and is famous for winning the Rainhill Trials. This event marked a significant milestone in the development of steam locomotives.

Question 12

Name the dynasty that ruled over France at the time of the Revolution

Accepted Answer

The Bourbon dynasty was ruling over France at the time of the French Revolution in 1789.

Question 13

Which historical development is considered as the child of Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation is considered a child of the Renaissance as it was influenced by the Renaissance's emphasis on individualism, questioning of authority, and the revival of classical learning, which led to challenges against the Catholic Church's practices and doctrines.

Question 14

With whom the Ninety five theses associated?

Accepted Answer

The Ninety-Five Theses are associated with Martin Luther, who posted them in 1517 to protest against the sale of indulgences and other practices of the Catholic Church that he viewed as corrupt. This act is often considered the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Question 15

Who was a true representative of the Venetian School of Art?

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Question 16

Who authored the book The Monarch?

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Question 17

Who was the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Ulrich Zwingli was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland, leading significant religious reforms in Zurich.

Question 18

Who among the following is an ardent proponent of Social Contract theory?

Accepted Answer

John Locke is widely recognized as a key figure in the development of the Social Contract theory, which posits that individuals consent, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler (or to the decision of a majority) in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.

Question 19

Who was responsible for setting up the Anglican Church in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII established the Anglican Church (Church of England) after his split with the Pope over his divorce from Catherine of Aragon. This led to the English Reformation.

Question 20

John Calvin was born in which country

Accepted Answer

John Calvin was born in France, specifically in the city of Noyon, in the Picardy region, on July 10, 1509.

Quiz 1: Trivia History and International Organizations: Part A