World History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The famous painting "Last Supper" was the creation of -
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6329e8f3751e5310a5bc5f50- 1Leonardo-da-Vincitrue
- 2Pablo Picassofalse
- 3Claude Monetfalse
- 4Michelangelofalse
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Answer : 1. "Leonardo-da-Vinci "
Explanation :
1. The "Last Supper" was painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1494 and 1498 in the city of Milan, Italy, depicting the last "supper" between Jesus and his followers.
2. This is a fresco and is approximately 15 feet x 29 feet in size.
3. The painting still hangs on the wall of the Convent of Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
Q: During whose reign most Mongol invasions took place?
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62e1138155271b3503343483- 1Balbanfalse
- 2Alauddin Khaljitrue
- 3Muhammad-bin-Tughlaqfalse
- 4Firoz Tughlaqfalse
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Answer : 2. "Alauddin Khalji"
Explanation :
1. During the reign of Alauddin Khilji, Mongols attacked Delhi the most number of times.
2. First in the year 1299 and then in 1302-03. Alauddin Khilji built a new garrison town called Siri for his troops.
3. The administrative measures of Muhammad Tughlaq failed.
Q: In which year, Alexander the Great become the king of Macedonia
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61250e2a859dc23e71bf8775- 1336 BCtrue
- 2323 BCfalse
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Answer : 1. "336 BC"
Explanation :
Alexander the Great became the king of Macedonia in 336 BC after the assassination of his father, King Philip II of Macedon. Following his accession to the throne, Alexander went on to become one of history's most successful military commanders, leading his armies to conquer vast territories and create one of the largest empires in the ancient world. His reign had a significant impact on the course of history and left a lasting legacy.
Q: “A living Vastu is born”. Who said this statement about the League of Nations?
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61250956859dc23e71bf4fb4- 1Kennedyfalse
- 2Washingtonfalse
- 3Rooseveltfalse
- 4Wilsontrue
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Answer : 4. "Wilson"
Explanation :
The statement "A living Vastu is born" was said by Woodrow Wilson, who was the President of the United States and a key advocate for the creation of the League of Nations. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Wilson
Q: When was the World Security Organization formed?
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612501fed90bac3993e69da1- 17 October 1948false
- 27 April 1947false
- 37 April 1946false
- 47 April 1948true
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Answer : 4. "7 April 1948"
Explanation :
The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948. The WHO's constitution was adopted by the International Health Conference in New York in 1946. The WHO is a United Nations specialized agency.
Q: The last session of the League of Nations was held on April 18, 1946, in which?
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6124ff6fd90bac3993e69712- 1The resolution for the dissolution of the League of Nations was passed.true
- 2The League of Nations was newly formedfalse
- 3The future outline was presented.false
- 4None of the abovefalse
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Answer : 1. "The resolution for the dissolution of the League of Nations was passed."
Explanation :
The last session of the League of Nations occurred on April 18, 1946, during which the member states passed a resolution for the dissolution of the League. This marked the formal end of the League of Nations as an international organization. The dissolution was a result of the League's inability to prevent World War II and its diminished role in the post-war world order. The functions and responsibilities of the League were largely taken over by the newly established United Nations (UN).
Q: When was the draft of the League of Nations approved in the Paris Conference?
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6124fedf859dc23e71bf1cef- 1October 1919false
- 2April 1919true
- 3January 1918false
- 4February 1919false
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Answer : 2. "April 1919 "
Explanation :
The draft of the League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, was approved during the Paris Peace Conference in February 1919. This conference was a key component of the post-World War I peace negotiations, held at the Palace of Versailles in France. The League of Nations aimed to promote international cooperation, prevent future conflicts, and provide a forum for diplomatic dispute resolution. The final draft was included in the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I.
Q: How long did the peninsular war last?
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6124fea5d90bac3993e69415- 11800-1808false
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Answer : 2. "1808-1814"
Explanation :
The Peninsular War took place from 1808 to 1814 on the Iberian Peninsula. It began when Napoleon invaded Spain and Portugal. Widespread resistance from Spanish and Portuguese forces, along with guerrilla warfare, led to a protracted conflict. The war significantly weakened Napoleon's forces and contributed to his strategic challenges. The conflict ended with the defeat of French forces in the region by the Sixth Coalition, consisting of British, Spanish, and Portuguese allies.