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World Polity- Part 2

Polity MCQs

World Polity

1. Which empire is known for building the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?

a) Byzantine Empire b) Ottoman Empire c) Roman Empire d) Persian Empire

a) The Hagia Sophia, a massive architectural marvel in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD. Originally constructed as a cathedral, it later became a mosque under Ottoman rule and is now a museum.

2. The "Scramble for Africa" during the late 19th century was primarily driven by which of the following?

a) Religious conversions b) Industrialization and the need for resources c) A response to the American Revolution d) The end of slavery

b) The "Scramble for Africa" refers to the period in the late 19th century when European powers rapidly colonized most of Africa. This was driven by the Industrial Revolution's demand for raw materials and new markets, as well as a desire for strategic and political power.

3. Which battle marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's rule in France?

a) Battle of Trafalgar b) Battle of Leipzig c) Battle of Borodino d) Battle of Waterloo

d) The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, was Napoleon Bonaparte's final defeat. After his return from exile, Napoleon faced a coalition of British, Prussian, Dutch, and Belgian forces, who defeated him near Waterloo, Belgium, leading to his final abdication and exile to Saint Helena.

4. Which leader famously stated, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat" during World War II?

a) Franklin D. Roosevelt b) Joseph Stalin c) Winston Churchill d) Charles de Gaulle

c) Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, made this famous statement in his first speech to the House of Commons on May 13, 1940. It set the tone for Britain’s wartime resistance against Nazi Germany.

5. What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

a) To rebuild Japanese cities b) To provide economic aid to Western European countries c) To fund the United Nations d) To establish NATO

b) The Marshall Plan, officially known as the European Recovery Program, was an American initiative launched in 1948 to provide over $12 billion (equivalent to over $100 billion today) in economic assistance to help rebuild Western European economies after the devastation of World War II.

6. Which ancient city is known for its hanging gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

a) Athens b) Rome c) Babylon d) Alexandria

c)The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, said to have been built in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Baghdad, Iraq. They are famous for their remarkable terraced gardens and engineering feats, though their actual existence is still debated among historians.

7. Which historical document is considered the foundation of English common law and established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law?

a) The Bill of Rights b) The Magna Carta c) The Petition of Right d) The Habeas Corpus Act

b) The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is a foundational document of English common law that established the principle that the king and his government were not above the law. It also laid the groundwork for constitutional law and individual rights.

8. Which Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City?

a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Michelangelo c) Raphael d) Donatello

b) Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512. His work, particularly "The Creation of Adam," is considered a masterpiece of Western art.

9. Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections?

a) United States b) New Zealand c) United Kingdom d) India

b)New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in national elections in 1893. This milestone was part of the broader women's suffrage movement that spread across the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10. Which Supreme Court case in the United States established the principle of judicial review?

a) Dred Scott v. Sandford b) Marbury v. Madison c) Brown v. Board of Education d) Roe v. Wade

b) The 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, giving courts the power to strike down laws, statutes, and government actions that contravene the U.S. Constitution.

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