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Multiple choice general knowledge history

Otherwise called the Tetsudo in Japanese this military formation was first pioneered by the Egyptians and spread all over the world. It was the easiest military formation which was devastating to enemy cavalry and is comprised of Spears or Pikes raised in a circle, what is the english name for the formation

  1. The Hedgehog

  2. The Turtle

  3. The Defence

  4. The Spear
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Testudo (Latin for tortoise) formation in English military terminology is called 'The Hedgehog' defense. Soldiers arrange their spears or pikes in all directions, resembling a hedgehog's spines, making it nearly impossible for cavalry to approach. The Turtle formation refers to a Roman shield arrangement, not spears.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

They were called Jarls and Huscarls, they wore chain mail shirts and sailed in Longboats. They raided all along the English channel and during battle they would become enraged tear away their clothes and hack away at the enemy unarmoured at times, who were they?

  1. The Spainiards

  2. The Celts

  3. The Franks

  4. The Vikings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vikings (Norse warriors) were organized with Jarls (nobles) and Huscarls (household troops). They famously used longboats for raids, wore chainmail, and were known for entering 'berserker' rage - fighting without armor in a frenzy. The Spanish, Celts, and Franks had different military structures and tactics.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Seige towers were first used by this ancient empire which stretched from present day Turkey to Fgypt and as far as Thessely in Greece..

  1. The Hittites

  2. The Assyrians

  3. The Summerians

  4. The Choson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Assyrian Empire (circa 900-600 BCE) pioneered the use of siege towers in their military campaigns across Mesopotamia, Anatolia (Turkey), and the Mediterranean. Their empire stretched from Turkey to Egypt and Thessaly (Greece). Hittites used different siege techniques, and Sumerians/Choson were not associated with siege towers.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

This "proposal" suggested by SS Commander in chief Heimlich Himmler was what was responsible for the extemenation or murder of 6 million humans during the second world war

  1. The Final Solution

  2. Operation Barbarosa

  3. Operation Overloard

  4. The Proposal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Final Solution' (Endlösung) was Heinrich Himmler's plan to systematically exterminate European Jews during WWII, resulting in approximately 6 million deaths. Operation Barbarossa was Germany's invasion of the USSR, and Operation Overlord was the Allied D-Day invasion. 'The Proposal' is not a historical term.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Find the odd one out...

  1. The Knights of Santiago

  2. The Teutonic Knights

  3. The Hospitalliers

  4. The Woads
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Woads were ancient Celtic warriors who painted themselves blue with woad plant dye - not a knightly order. The Knights of Santiago, Teutonic Knights, and Hospitallers were all medieval Christian military orders founded during the Crusades. The Woads were a tribal warrior class, not an organized religious military order.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Named after the Second world war American Commander in Chief Donald Bradley the Bradley IFV is a masterpiece of engineering. what does IFV stand for?

  1. Infantry Force Fire Vehicle

  2. Instant Fast-Fire Vehicle

  3. Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  4. INstant FIghting Vehicle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

IFV stands for Infantry Fighting Vehicle - a type of armored combat vehicle designed to transport infantry into battle while providing direct fire support. The Bradley IFV was named after General Omar Bradley (not Donald), a WWII commander. The other options are made-up abbreviations not used in military terminology.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Home Rule League was founded by

  1. Dadabhoy Naoroji

  2. Annie Besant

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Sarojini Naidu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant founded the Home Rule League in 1916, alongside Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The movement aimed for self-governance within the British Empire and was a significant step in India's independence struggle.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well known for his great escape from ....... and ...... ?

  1. Surat and Vijapur

  2. Pratapgad and Agra

  3. Panhalgad and Pratapgad

  4. Panhalgad and Agra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj famously escaped from Panhala Fort (in 1660, disguising himself as a laborer) and from Agra Fort (in 1666, in sweet baskets). Both escapes are legendary tales of his tactical brilliance.