#1
Which historical event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
ExplanationFirst military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
#2
What event is often considered the beginning of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
ExplanationOccurred on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, leading to the outbreak of WWI.
#3
Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the first written language, cuneiform?
Mesopotamia
ExplanationDeveloped in the region known as the Fertile Crescent.
#4
Who was the primary author of the United States Constitution?
James Madison
ExplanationKnown as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his pivotal role in drafting it.
#5
During which period did the French Revolution take place?
18th century
ExplanationOccurred between 1789 and 1799.
#6
Who was the key figure in the Indian independence movement and a leader of the Indian National Congress?
Mahatma Gandhi
ExplanationAdvocated for nonviolent resistance against British rule in India.
#7
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Vladimir Lenin
ExplanationLed the Bolshevik Party, later became the head of the Soviet state.
#8
Which conflict is often referred to as the 'War of 1812'?
Second Anglo-American War
ExplanationFought between the United States and the United Kingdom.
#9
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking the end of the Cold War?
1989
ExplanationSymbolic event that led to the reunification of East and West Germany.