World History - Study Mode

[#1] When was ancient Rome founded?
Correct Answer

(B) 753 BC

Explanation

Solution: According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demi-gods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that, in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

[#2] When was Bulgaria founded?
Correct Answer

(A) 681

Explanation

Solution: The First Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that existed in Southeastern Europe between the 7th and 11th centuries AD. It was founded in 681 when Bulgar tribes led by Asparuh moved to the northeastern Balkans.

[#3] When was NATO signed?
Correct Answer

(A) 1949

Explanation

Solution: The organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by any external party.

[#4] When was Socrates born?
Correct Answer

(A) 469 BC

Explanation

Solution: Socrates was born circa 469 BC in Athens, Greece to Sophroniscus, a stone mason and sculptor, and Phaenarete, a midwife.

[#5] When was Sputnik 1 launched?
Correct Answer

(B) 1957

Explanation

Solution: History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I. The world's first artificial satellite was about the size of a beach ball (58 cm.or 22.8 inches in diameter), weighed only 83.6 kg. or 183.9 pounds, and took about 98 minutes to orbit the Earth on its elliptical path.