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Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

When was the famous Gunpowder Plot was attempted?

  1. 5 November 1602

  2. 5 November 1603

  3. 5 November 1604

  4. 5 November 1605
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gunpowder plot was the conspiracy of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament and King James I, his queen and his eldest son on November 5, 1605. The leader of the plot, Robert Kastesby, together with his four co conspirators- Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and Guy Fawkes were zealous Roman Catholics angered by James's refusal to grant more religious toleration to Catholics.

Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Which of the following pairs of various eras and the respective years they commenced from, is wrong?

  1. Saka Era; 78AD

  2. Gupta Era; 320 AD

  3. Vikram Era; 58 AD

  4. Kali Era; 3102 BC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram era was started in 58 BCE. It is associated with famous Gupta king, Chandragupta II. Chandragupta II founded it as a mark of victory over the Shakas and assumed the title of Vikramaditya.