Which philosopher advocated “general will”? A. Locke B. Rousseau C. Hobbes D. Kant Explanation: Rousseau introduced the concept of general will.
The capital of the Ottoman Empire was: A. Ankara B. Bursa C. Istanbul D. Damascus Explanation: Constantinople (Istanbul) served as the Ottoman capital.
Which economist proposed the theory of comparative advantage? A. Adam Smith B. David Ricardo C. Karl Marx D. Keynes Explanation: Ricardo developed the the theory of comparative advantage.
The “Treaty of Versailles” ended: A. WWI B. WWII C. Napoleonic Wars D. Crimean War Explanation: Signed in 1919, it ended World War I.
Which city was formerly known as Byzantium? A. Rome B. Athens C. Istanbul D. Alexandria Explanation: Byzantium became Constantinople, now Istanbul.
The “Great Leap Forward” was a policy in: A. USSR B. China C. Vietnam D. Cuba Explanation: Mao’s policy aimed at rapid industrialization.
Which empire built the Hagia Sophia? A. Roman B. Byzantine C. Ottoman D. Persian Explanation: Hagia Sophia was built under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
The “Iron Curtain” symbolized division between: A. East and West Europe B. North and South America C. Asia and Europe D. Africa and Europe Explanation: It referred to the Cold War division between the communist East and the capitalist West.
Which organization provides loans for development projects globally? A. IMF B. World Bank C. WTO D. OECD Explanation: The World Bank finances development initiatives.
The Renaissance began in which region? A. France B. Germany C. Italy D. England Explanation: Italy, especially Florence, was the cradle of the Renaissance.