World History - Study Mode
[#181] Leonardo da Vinci was born in the city of
Correct Answer
(C) Florence
Explanation
Solution: Leonardo da Vinci (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian man who lived in the time of the Renaissance. Leonardo was born at Vinci which is a small town near Florence, Italy. He was trained to be an artist by the sculptor and painter Verrocchio. He spent most of his life working for rich Italian noblemen.
[#182] Where was Christopher Columbus from
Correct Answer
(B) Genoa
Explanation
Solution: Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator. He discovered America in 1492. He was born in the Republic of Genoa under the auspices of the Catholic monarch of Spain.
[#183] The organisation 'League of Nations' was founded after the end of
Correct Answer
(A) World War I
Explanation
Solution: The League of Nations has its origins in the Fourteen Points speech of President Woodrow Wilson, part of a presentation given in January 1918 outlining of his ideas for peace after the carnage of World War I.
[#184] Alexander the great, was obliged to go back because
Correct Answer
(C) his forces refused to go further
Explanation
Solution: The last few campaigns of Alexander were not one of glory. Most of the Greek soldiers were revolting, they ought to because most of them had not seen home for many years. The initial batch of skilled soldiers who had won swift victories were either killed in battle or they had to be sent home. The Greek soldiers were replaced by soldiers from various nationalities (Persians mainly). As a result conflicts within the troop were common.Alexander was also tired from soul and his dreams were fading. He understood the logic of not moving forward. In the meantime, rumors spread among the Greek forces that there were thousands of soldiers on the other side of Ganges waiting to slay them. Nanda had a huge army, which was many times larger than Alexander’s small forces. He had the dared elephants (Greeks were quite new to the use of Elephants in battle). So, men could not be persuaded to cross the Ganges. Understanding that his dreams would have to wait, Alexander decided to return back. He gave Porus his kingdom and appointed Seleucus Nicator as the regent for India.
[#185] Industrial Revolution was started from which country
Correct Answer
(D) England
Explanation
Solution: This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world. Although used earlier by French writers, the term Industrial Revolution was first popularized by the English economic historian Arnold Toynbee (1852–83) to describe Britain's economic development from 1760 to 1840.