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

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
The Bandung Conference was an important step to the creation of _____________.

  1. Non-Alignment Movement

  2. United Nations

  3. European Union

  4. SAARC
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Explanation

The first large-scale Asian-African or Afro-Asian  Conference -also known as the Bandung  Conference was a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent, which took place on  April 18-24, 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia. The Conference was an important step towards the Non-Aligned Movement.    

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

John Mahoney, the noted actor passed away. He hailed from which country?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Brazil

  4. Canada
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Explanation

John Mahoney (77), an English-American actor of stage, film and television, has passed away in Chicago, United States on February 4, 2018. He was best known for playing the blue-collar patriarch Martin Crane in the American sitcom Frasier, which aired on NBC from 1993 to 2004. In addition to his film and television work, Mahoney also worked as a voice actor and was particularly passionate about his stage work on Broadway and in Chicago theatre. He was born in UK but he got US citizenship in 1959.

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

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What is the code name of the military operation in Yemen against Shia Houthi Group? 

  1. Operation Destruction Storm

  2. Operation Decisive Storm

  3. Operation Desert Storm

  4. Operation Black Star
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Explanation

Decisive Storm, is the international war against Houthi militias in Yemen. The International alliance led by Saudi Arabia fought against the Houthi militants in Yemen. 

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

Who was Matthew Pinesent?

  1. He was a famous Olympic rower

  2. He was a famous dancer

  3. He was a famous singer

  4. He was a famous comedian
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Explanation

Matthew Pinesent is well known for being one of the most successful rowers of all the time. He won 10 World Championship Gold medals and four consecutive Olympic Gold medals for Britain. He is one of only 5 athletes to win 4 consecutive Gold Medals.

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

Why historians use timelines?

  1. Historians use timelines to make notes for themselves.

  2. Historians use timelines to put events into the chronological order.

  3. Historians use timelines to study the events in the future.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

History is all about to study the things happened in past.  Historians use timelines to put the events into the chronological order. Chronology is important because the exact order in which the events occur help us to understand the cause and effect of those events. Timelines explain the full picture of particular era from beginning to end. 

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

BCE refers to the years _________.

  1. before Jesus was born

  2. before Gautama Buddha was born

  3. before Mahavira was born.

  4. since the time of Jesus.
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Explanation

BCE stands for Before Common Era. All dates before the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. All dates before the birth of Christ are counted backwards and usually refers BC.

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

What does an object which is described in time it would not be found in is called?

  1. Absolutism

  2. Anachronism

  3. Totalitarianism

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

A person, thing or idea that exists out of its time in history especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown and discussed known as Anachronism. Absolutism refers to a political system in which a single ruler, group or political party enjoy complete power. Totalitarianism refers to a political system in which those in power have complete control and people are not allowed to have freedom to oppose the power.

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

What was Gunpowder Plot?

  1. An Assassination plot of Queen of England

  2. An attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament

  3. Biggest Robbery plot of England

  4. None of the above
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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

'Guy Fawkes' action was took place in England in ________.

  1. 1601

  2. 1605

  3. 1625

  4. 1635
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Explanation

'Guy Fawkes' action was took place in England in 1605. 'Guy Fawkes' action or the Gunpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England. Guy Fawkes who is also known as Guido Fawkes was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics. 

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

Who organised the Gunpowder Plot?

  1. Robert Winter

  2. Robert Kastesby

  3. Christopher Wright

  4. Thomas Percy
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B 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 coconspirators- 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.