The capital of Ecuador is: A. Guayaquil B. Quito C. Cuenca D. Loja Explanation: Quito is Ecuador’s capital.
Which empire had its capital at Edo (Tokyo)? A. Tokugawa Shogunate B. Meiji C. Heian D. Kamakura Explanation: Edo was Tokugawa administrative center.
Which philosopher is associated with “social contract theory” most explicitly in modern liberalism? A. Rawls B. Hobbes C. Rousseau D. Locke Explanation: Rawls reformulated social contract in modern terms.
Which treaty ended the Franco-Austrian War (1809)? A. Treaty of Schönbrunn B. Treaty of Vienna C. Treaty of Paris D. Treaty of Berlin Explanation: Treaty of Schönbrunn followed Napoleon’s victory.
Which empire was ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu? A. Japanese Shogunate B. Chinese Ming C. Korean Joseon D. Mongol Yuan Explanation: Tokugawa founded the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Which ocean lies west of Africa? A. Indian B. Atlantic C. Pacific D. Arctic Explanation: Atlantic Ocean borders western Africa.
Which philosopher wrote “The Elementary Forms of Religious Life”? A. Durkheim B. Weber C. Marx D. Parsons Explanation: Durkheim studied religion as a social phenomenon.
Which civilization built the city of Persepolis? A. Greek B. Persian C. Roman D. Assyrian Explanation: Persepolis was built by Achaemenid Persians.
Which organization regulates global telecommunications standards? A. ITU B. WTO C. WHO D. IMF Explanation: ITU coordinates telecom systems.
Which empire had its capital at Kyoto during feudal Japan? A. Tokugawa B. Imperial Japan C. Meiji D. Heian Explanation: Kyoto served as imperial capital for centuries.