Question 1

Which nation was not a member of the Axis Powers?

Accepted Answer

The USSR was not a member of the Axis Powers during World War II. The Axis Powers primarily included Germany, Italy, and Japan, while the USSR was part of the Allied Powers.

Question 2

Name the important aerial battle waged in the II World War?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Britain was a significant aerial battle fought in World War II, primarily between the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom and the German Luftwaffe.

Question 3

The Great Depression began with which incident?

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression, a severe worldwide economic downturn, began after the Wall Street Crash of October 1929. This event marked the start of a decade-long economic depression.

Question 4

Name the newspaper started by Mussolini

Accepted Answer

Mussolini started the newspaper "Il Popolo d'Italia" (The People of Italy) in 1914, which served as a key propaganda tool for his fascist ideology.

Question 5

The Italian term 'Avanti' means

Accepted Answer

'Avanti' is an Italian word that translates to 'forward' in English. It is often used to encourage progress or movement ahead.

Question 6

Anti Comintern Pact was made against

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Comintern Pact was specifically aimed against the Communist International (Comintern), which was an international communist organization. The pact was an anti-communist agreement, indicating that it was made against communism.

Question 7

Name the Serbian Terrorist who killed the heir to Austrian throne in 1914?

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip was the Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. This event sparked the beginning of World War I.

Question 8

The Continental Congress was associated with which Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Continental Congress was a governing body that led the American colonies during the American Revolution, ultimately leading to the independence of the United States from British rule.

Question 9

Where was York Town located?

Accepted Answer

Yorktown is located in Virginia. It is historically significant as the site of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, which was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.

Question 10

Who was the First President of the US?

Accepted Answer

George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.

Question 11

To which nation the present Secretary General of the UN belongs?

Accepted Answer

The current Secretary-General of the United Nations, as of my last update in 2023, is António Guterres, who is from Portugal, not any of the countries listed. However, the question seems to be based on incorrect or outdated information. Assuming it refers to Ban Ki-moon, who served as the UN Secretary-General before António Guterres, the correct answer would be South Korea. Ban Ki-moon is from South Korea.

Question 12

Who was the wife of Louis XVI of France?

Accepted Answer

Marie Antoinette was the wife of Louis XVI of France.

Question 13

Who authored the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe authored the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, which was published in 1852 and played a significant role in challenging the attitudes towards slavery in the United States.

Question 14

Who was the leading figure in the Congress of Vienna?

Accepted Answer

Prince Klemens von Metternich of Austria was the leading figure at the Congress of Vienna, which aimed to restore Europe's political boundaries after the Napoleonic Wars and re-establish the balance of power.

Question 15

Which city was the capital of Bosnia at the beginning of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Sarajevo was the capital of Bosnia at the beginning of the 20th century, serving as an important center in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before World War I.

Question 16

Who was the editor of the newspaper II Risorgimento of Italy?

Accepted Answer

Cavour was the editor of the newspaper Il Risorgimento, which played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Question 17

Name the army raised by Garibaldi for effecting Italian unification

Accepted Answer

Garibaldi's army, known for their distinctive red shirts, played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.

Question 18

Who was proclaimed as the first king of united Italy?

Accepted Answer

Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed the first king of united Italy in 1861, marking a significant moment in the country's unification process.

Question 19

Name the member nation of the Triple Alliance

Accepted Answer

Austria-Hungary was a member of the Triple Alliance, along with Germany and Italy, prior to World War I.

Question 20

The term Entente means

Accepted Answer

Entente refers to an informal understanding or agreement, especially between countries, rather than a formal pact or treaty.

Quiz 4: Trivia History and International Organizations: Part B