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[#451] The Great Wall of China was built by
Correct Answer

(B) Shih Huang-ti

Explanation

Solution: The Great Wall of China was built by the three kingdoms and was rebuilt by at least six dynasties Emperor Qin Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty was the first emperor Unit the Great Wall of China.

[#452] When did the Battle of France take place?
Correct Answer

(A) 1940

Explanation

Solution: Germany invaded western Europe in May 1940. In the six weeks from 10 May 1940, German forces defeated Allied forces by mobile operations and conquered France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, bringing land operations on the Western Front to an end until 6 June 1944. Italy entered the war on 10 June 1940 and invaded France over the Alps.

[#453] In which country is Karbala, the holy city of Shia Muslim located?
Correct Answer

(B) Iraq

Explanation

Solution: The city of Karbala is located in Iraq (in the south west of Baghdad). It is the shrine of Imam Hussain (Grand son of Prophet Muhammad). It is one of the holiest sites of Islam after Mecca, Medina and Najaf.

[#454] In which year America got independence
Correct Answer

(B) 1776

Explanation

Solution: By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence.

[#455] In which year Japan attacked Manchuria
Correct Answer

(B) 1931

Explanation

Solution: In September 1931, they claimed that Chinese soldiers had sabotaged the railway, and attacked the Chinese army (which had just executed a Japanese spy). The Chinese army did not fight back because it knew that the Japanese were just wanting an excuse to invade Manchuria.