Question 1

To which country James Watt belonged

Accepted Answer

James Watt was a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist most famous for his work on improving the performance of steam engines. He was born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1736.

Question 2

Who authored 'The Discourses?'

Accepted Answer

Niccolò Machiavelli authored 'The Discourses' on the first ten books of Titus Livy's history of Rome. The work is known for its analysis of the structure and benefit of republics, contrasting significantly with his other well-known work, 'The Prince,' which focuses on principalities.

Question 3

Which among the following is not a specialized agency of the UN

Accepted Answer

The General Assembly is not a specialized agency of the United Nations; it is one of the six principal organs of the UN, responsible for providing a forum for multilateral discussion of international issues covered by the Charter.

Question 4

Where is Manchuria situated?

Accepted Answer

Manchuria is a region located in the northeastern part of China.

Question 5

Who was the leader of Revolutionary Marxism in Germany in the Post First World War period?

Accepted Answer

Rosa Luxemburg was a prominent Marxist theorist, philosopher, and revolutionary socialist in Germany during the post-World War I period. She played a key role in the Spartacist uprising in Berlin in 1919.

Question 6

In which country the Weimar republic existed?

Accepted Answer

The Weimar Republic was the government of Germany from 1919 to 1933, following World War I and ending with the rise of Nazi power.

Question 7

Name the political party formed by Mussolini

Accepted Answer

Mussolini formed the National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista) in Italy in 1921.

Question 8

Where was the Head quarter of the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

The headquarters of the League of Nations was in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question 9

Name the newspaper published by the Bolshevik Party

Accepted Answer

Pravda was the official newspaper of the Soviet Communist Party, initially published by the Bolsheviks after they split from the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1912.

Question 10

With which country, the name of Rasputin involved?

Accepted Answer

Rasputin was a Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanovs, the last royal family of Russia.

Question 11

Who was responsible for developing romantic nationalism?

Accepted Answer

Johann Gottfried Herder is credited with developing the concept of romantic nationalism, which emphasized a deep connection between a people's culture and their national identity.

Question 12

To Herder, Volksgeist means

Accepted Answer

Volksgeist refers to the unique spirit or essence of a particular nation or people, as conceptualized by Johann Gottfried Herder. It emphasizes the distinct cultural, historical, and linguistic identity of a people.

Question 13

Gettysburg speech was delivered by

Accepted Answer

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Question 14

The Reign of Terror in France was set up by

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The Reign of Terror was a period of the French Revolution characterized by a wave of executions of presumed enemies of the state. Directed by the Committee of Public Safety, the radical phase was led by Maximilien Robespierre from 1793 to 1794.

Question 15

Name the last battle waged by Napoleon Bonaparte

Accepted Answer

The last battle waged by Napoleon Bonaparte was the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. This battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and led to Napoleon's final defeat and exile to Saint Helena.

Question 16

Who represented the Third Estate in France in the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

The Third Estate in France in the 18th century was represented by the common people, which included peasants, urban workers, and the bourgeoisie (middle class). The clergy and nobility were the First and Second Estates, respectively.

Question 17

Who was English king during the course of the American War of Independence?

Accepted Answer

George III was the king of Great Britain and Ireland during the American War of Independence, which lasted from 1775 to 1783.

Question 18

In which year the Petition of Rights was accepted in the history of England?

Accepted Answer

The Petition of Rights was accepted in 1628, during the reign of King Charles I. It is a significant document in English constitutional history, asserting several rights and liberties for the subjects against the king's prerogatives.

Question 19

Who invented the Pudding Furnace?

Accepted Answer

Henry Cort invented the Pudding Furnace, which was a significant development in the industrialization of steel and iron production.

Question 20

To which country Eli Whitney belonged?

Accepted Answer

Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was a key invention of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South. Whitney's invention made upland short cotton into a profitable crop, which strengthened the economic foundation of slavery in the United States.

Quiz 4: Trivia History and International Organizations: Part B