#1
Who is considered the author of 'The Art of War'?
Sun Tzu
ExplanationChinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, offering strategies and tactics.
#2
Who wrote 'The Communist Manifesto'?
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
ExplanationPolitical pamphlet advocating for the class struggle and the rise of communism.
#3
Who is credited with the authorship of 'The Prince'?
Machiavelli
ExplanationItalian political philosopher's treatise on leadership and power.
#4
Who wrote the 'Gettysburg Address'?
Abraham Lincoln
ExplanationSpeech by U.S. President during the American Civil War, emphasizing equality and democracy.
#5
Who authored 'The Wealth of Nations'?
Adam Smith
ExplanationScottish economist's seminal work on economics and capitalism.
#6
Who was the primary author of the 'Declaration of Independence'?
Thomas Jefferson
ExplanationAmerican statesman and Founding Father, principal drafter of the Declaration.
#7
Which historical document is known as the foundation of modern democracy?
The Magna Carta
ExplanationMedieval document limiting the power of the king and establishing the principle of rule of law.
#8
Which document served as the legal basis for the establishment of the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
ExplanationWritten statement declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule.
#9
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
Mesopotamia
ExplanationAncient region between Tigris and Euphrates, home to early writing systems.
#10
Which document formally ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
ExplanationPeace treaty imposing harsh terms on Germany, ending WWI.
#11
Which document is often referred to as the 'Great Charter'?
The Magna Carta
ExplanationMedieval charter defining rights and limiting the king's powers.
#12
Which historical document established the principle of 'no taxation without representation'?
The Stamp Act
ExplanationBritish law imposing taxes on American colonies without representation in Parliament.
#13
Which historical document led to the establishment of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The Atlantic Charter
ExplanationAgreement between UK and US outlining goals for post-WWII world.
#14
Which document served as the basis for the English Bill of Rights in 1689?
The Petition of Right
ExplanationEnglish constitutional document asserting the rights of subjects against the king.
#15
Who wrote 'The Federalist Papers' along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?
James Madison
ExplanationSeries of essays advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
#16
Which document declared the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
ExplanationFormal statement asserting independence from British rule.
#17
Which document established the principle of habeas corpus in England?
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679
ExplanationEnglish law safeguarding individual freedom against unlawful detention.
#18
Which historical document is known for establishing the principle of separation of powers?
The United States Constitution
ExplanationFoundational legal document dividing governmental powers into branches.