Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? A. China B. Italy C. France D. Spain Explanation: Italy consistently ranks highest in heritage sites.
Which empire defeated the Byzantines at Manzikert (1071)? A. Seljuk Turks B. Mongols C. Arabs D. Persians Explanation: Seljuk victory weakened Byzantine control in Anatolia.
Which capital city lies on the Tiber River? A. Athens B. Rome C. Madrid D. Lisbon Explanation: Rome is situated along the Tiber River.
Which ancient text is associated with Confucianism? A. Tao Te Ching B. Analects C. Vedas D. Tripitaka Explanation: Analects contain teachings of Confucius.
Which organization issues Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)? A. World Bank B. IMF C. WTO D. BIS Explanation: IMF created SDRs as reserve assets.
Which empire controlled the Silk Road extensively? A. Roman B. Mongol C. Ottoman D. Byzantine Explanation: Mongols secured and expanded Silk Road trade.
Which treaty ended the Crimean War? A. Paris (1856) B. Vienna C. Berlin D. Versailles Explanation: Treaty of Paris ended the Crimean War.
Which philosopher wrote “The Social Contract”? A. Hobbes B. Locke C. Rousseau D. Voltaire Explanation: Rousseau proposed general will and sovereignty.
Which country is the largest exporter of oil globally? A. Russia B. Saudi Arabia C. USA D. Iran Explanation: Saudi Arabia has historically been top exporter.
Which city was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate? A. Baghdad B. Damascus C. Cairo D. Mecca Explanation: Damascus served as Umayyad capital.