Which war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? A. WWII B. WWI C. Crimean War D. Franco-Prussian War Explanation: His assassination sparked World War I.
Which empire controlled Constantinople before the Ottomans? A. Roman B. Byzantine C. Persian D. Arab Explanation: Byzantines ruled until 1453.
Which philosopher wrote “Republic”? A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Socrates D. Cicero Explanation: Plato’s Republic discusses justice and the ideal state.
Which organization controls global monetary stability? A. WTO B. IMF C. World Bank D. UNDP Explanation: IMF monitors exchange rates and global financial stability.
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan? A. Ottoman B. Mongol C. Persian D. Roman Explanation: Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire.
Which political system emphasizes rule by elites? A. Democracy B. Aristocracy C. Theocracy D. Plutocracy Explanation: Aristocracy refers to governance by the elite class.
The capital of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom was: A. Memphis B. Thebes C. Alexandria D. Giza Explanation: Thebes was a major political and religious center.
Which treaty ended the Napoleonic Wars? A. Vienna Congress B. Treaty of Paris (1815) C. Treaty of Amiens D. Treaty of Utrecht Explanation: The Treaty of Paris formally ended the Napoleonic conflicts.
Which civilization built Machu Picchu? A. Aztec B. Maya C. Inca D. Olmec Explanation: The Inca civilization constructed Machu Picchu.
The League of Nations was formed after: A. WWI B. WWII C. Cold War D. Crimean War Explanation: It aimed to prevent future wars after WWI.