The theory of Continental Drift was first presented by _____. A. Alfred Wegener B. Werner Heisenberg C. Wilhelm Roentgen D. None of these Explanation: Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift theory.
The Union of England and _____ was formed in 1707. A. Ireland B. Scotland C. France D. Russia Explanation: The Act of Union (1707) united England and Scotland.
Who was the first woman to reach the North Pole? A. Fran Phipps B. Valentina Tereshkova C. Karoline Mikkelsen D. None of these Explanation: Fran Phipps became the first woman to reach the North Pole in 1956.
Who is considered the founder of the British Empire in India? A. Lord Cornwallis B. Warren Hastings C. Lord Clive D. Sir Thomas Roe Explanation: Robert Clive laid the foundation of British rule in India.
IBM is a computer company of _____. A. France B. Japan C. USA D. China Explanation: IBM is an American multinational company.
Barack Obama, the President of the USA, belonged to which state? A. California B. Illinois C. Virginia D. India Explanation: Obama served as a senator from Illinois.
The term “Third World” refers to _____. A. Developed countries B. Developing countries C. Very poor countries D. Asian countries Explanation: Third World refers to developing nations.
The American Independence was recognized by the _____. A. Treaty of Paris B. Treaty of Versailles C. California Compromise D. Missouri Compromise Explanation: The Treaty of Paris (1783) recognized American independence.
Through which group of countries does the Equator pass? A. Indonesia, Zaire, Brazil B. Malaysia, Kenya, Argentina C. Philippines, Libya D. Thailand, Egypt, Peru Explanation: The Equator passes through Indonesia, Congo (Zaire), and Brazil.
The Queen (or King) of the UK must be of which faith? A. Protestant B. Communist C. Catholic D. None of these Explanation: The British monarch must be a Protestant.