Question 1

Name the heir to the Austrian throne at the second decade of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Archduke Francis Ferdinand was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne at the beginning of the 20th century, whose assassination in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.

Question 2

The Battle of Marne was associated with which war?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Marne was a significant battle during World War I, taking place in 1914.

Question 3

Which of the following nations was not a member of the Triple Alliance?

Accepted Answer

The Triple Alliance was a military alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, which lasted from 1882 until the start of World War I in 1914. France was not a member of the Triple Alliance; instead, it was part of the opposing alliance, the Triple Entente, along with Russia and the United Kingdom.

Question 4

Who was the king of Germany during the I World War?

Accepted Answer

William II, also known as Kaiser Wilhelm II, was the German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia from 1888 until the end of World War I in 1918.

Question 5

Name the dynasty that had ruled over Austria Hungary till the end of the I World War

Accepted Answer

The Habsburg dynasty ruled over Austria-Hungary until the end of World War I, when the empire was dissolved.

Question 6

Who was the leader of the Mensheviks in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Kerensky was a key figure in the Menshevik movement, which was a faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party opposed to the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin.

Question 7

The term 'Metropolis' simply means

Accepted Answer

The term 'Metropolis' originally refers to a 'mother country' or 'mother city' from which colonies were established.

Question 8

Who authored Don Quixote?

Accepted Answer

Don Quixote was authored by Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish writer widely regarded as one of the greatest authors in the Spanish language and one of the preeminent novelists worldwide.

Question 9

Where is the Pitti Palace located?

Accepted Answer

The Pitti Palace is located in Florence, Italy. It is a renowned Renaissance palace and a major historical and cultural landmark in the city.

Question 10

Who was the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Bohemia?

Accepted Answer

John Huss was a pre-Reformation reformer who led a movement in Bohemia, which was a precursor to the broader Protestant Reformation. His teachings had a significant influence in the region before Martin Luther's actions in Germany.

Question 11

The Church at Wittenberg located in

Accepted Answer

The Church at Wittenberg, famous for Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 Theses to its door, sparking the Protestant Reformation, is located in Germany.

Question 12

Which ruler of Portugal did encourage navigators at the beginning of the 15th century?

Accepted Answer

Henry, known as Prince Henry the Navigator, was instrumental in the early days of the Portuguese Age of Discoveries in the 15th century. He encouraged exploration along the west coast of Africa.

Question 13

To which country Ferdinand Magellan belonged?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who is best known for organizing the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, which resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

Question 14

Which Continental Congress adopted the American Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Question 15

Who was Donatello?

Accepted Answer

Donatello was a renowned sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, famous for his work in bas-relief, a form of shallow relief sculpture.

Question 16

The sculpture Pieta is sculptured by

Accepted Answer

The Pieta is a renowned sculpture created by Michelangelo, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.

Question 17

In the 16th century, the German translation of Bible was made by

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther translated the Bible into German in the 16th century, making it more accessible to the general public and significantly influencing the Protestant Reformation.

Question 18

Who was responsible for the invention of 'Mule'

Accepted Answer

Samuel Crompton was responsible for inventing the spinning mule, a machine that revolutionized the textile industry by combining the spinning jenny and the water frame's features, allowing for the production of fine and strong yarn.

Question 19

Who invented the Sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

Elias Howe is credited with inventing the first practical sewing machine in 1846, which significantly contributed to the development of the textile industry.

Question 20

The magnum opus of Erasmus of Rotterdam is

Accepted Answer

"In Praise of Folly" is considered the magnum opus of Erasmus of Rotterdam, a satirical work that critiques various societal norms and practices of the time.

Quiz 4: Trivia History and International Organizations: Part B