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Multiple choice general knowledge history

In which year was the Great Plague?

  1. 1724

  2. 1665

  3. 1548

  4. 1551
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Plague of London occurred in 1665-1666, killing an estimated 100,000 people (roughly 25% of London's population). It was the last major epidemic of the bubonic plague in England and was followed by the Great Fire of London in 1666.

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What was the name given to foreigners who fought for the Spanish Government in Civil War?

  1. The International Bridage

  2. The Socialist Bridage

  3. The Foreign Bridage

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

The International Brigades were volunteer military units made up of foreigners who fought for the Republican (Spanish government) side against Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Over 35,000 volunteers from 50+ countries participated.

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What was launched on 40th anniversary of the Russian Revolution?

  1. The Sputnik Satellite

  2. The Battleship Potemkin

  3. The USSR's new fleet of nuclear-powered subs

  4. none
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957 - exactly 40 years after the Bolshevik Revolution (November 7, 1917, OS). The timing was symbolic, showcasing Soviet technological achievement.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Currency of Indonesia?

  1. Dollar

  2. Rupia

  3. Ringitt

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

Indonesia's currency is the Rupiah (IDR), which has been the country's official currency since independence. The term 'Rupia' in the option appears to be a variant spelling or abbreviated form. The Rupiah is issued and regulated by Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank.

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World no 1,Rafael Nadal is from

  1. England

  2. Switzerland

  3. spain

  4. Italy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rafael Nadal, widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is from Spain. He has achieved the World No. 1 ranking multiple times throughout his career and is particularly dominant on clay courts. Nadal has won numerous Grand Slam titles representing Spain.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Lords.. The Home of Cricket! Sachin has never Scored a century here in test cricket! Choose the one who has scored?

  1. Anil Kumble

  2. Harbhajan

  3. Venki

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

Anil Kumble scored a century at Lord's Cricket Ground in Test cricket, achieving this feat in 2007 against England. Kumble was primarily a leg-spinner but showed his batting prowess on this historic occasion. Sachin Tendulkar indeed never scored a Test century at Lord's despite his many achievements.