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[#86] What was Amphora
Correct Answer
(C) A special pottery to keep liquid in ancient Rome
Explanation
Solution: Roman Amphorae were pottery jars which were used to carry different liquids and food items like olive oil, fish sauce and wine. These were usually large and coarsely made pottery items.
[#87] Which explorer discovered Cuba
Correct Answer
(A) Christopher Columbus
Explanation
Solution: The island of Cuba was discovered October 28 of 1492 after the disembarked of La Pinta, La Nina and La Santa Maria, the first three European ships under the command of the admiral Cristobal Colon during his first trip toward the New World.
[#88] When did Able Archer 83 start?
Correct Answer
(D) 1983
Explanation
Solution: Able Archer 83 is the codename for a command post exercise carried out in November 1983 by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
[#89] When did July Crisis happen?
Correct Answer
(D) 1914
Explanation
Solution: The so-called "July Crisis" actually spans the period from the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, on 28 June 1914, to the general declaration of war in early August.
[#90] When did King Leonidas die?
Correct Answer
(A) 480 BC
Explanation
Solution: Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C.