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[#241] The American Civil War saw the end of
Correct Answer

(A) Slavery

Explanation

Solution: American civil war was a struggle against slavery and controversy over state's rights related to racial discrimination that started in April 1861 and lasted for 4 years till 1865.

[#242] In which year Russo-Japanese war was started
Correct Answer

(C) 1904

Explanation

Solution: The war began on February 8, 1904, when the main Japanese fleet launched a surprise attack and siege on the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur.

[#243] The Peloponnesian War was fought between which cities?
Correct Answer

(D) Sparta and Athens

Explanation

Solution: The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC) was an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Sparta defeated Athens in 404 BC.

[#244] The Russo-Turkish war was started in the year
Correct Answer

(B) 1768

Explanation

Solution: September 25 (October 6), 1768 began the Russo-Turkish war - one of the most significant wars between the Russian and Ottoman empires, as a result of which Kerch, Yenikale and Kinburn, the lands between the Dnieper and the Bug were attached to Russia and the Crimean Khanate gained independence under the protection of Russia.

[#245] When did Warring States period began in China?
Correct Answer

(B) 475 BC

Explanation

Solution: The Warring States Period (475–221 BC) was an era of division in ancient China. After the relatively peaceful and philosophical Spring and Autumn Period, various states were at war before the Qin state conquered them all, and China was reunited under the Qin Dynasty.