What Do You Know About History?

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What Do You Know About History?? - Quiz

It may seem boring in school, but the topic of history is very important. It’s crucial to know how we, as humans, got to this point in time as well as we did. How much do you know about history?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who discovered America??

    • A.

      Ferdinand Magellan

    • B.

      Christopher Columbus

    • C.

      Nicolaus Copernicus

    • D.

      Vasco da Gama

    Correct Answer
    B. Christopher Columbus
    Explanation
    Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America because he was the first European explorer to reach the Americas in 1492. Although there were already indigenous people living in the Americas, Columbus' voyages opened up a new era of exploration and colonization by Europeans. His discovery had a significant impact on world history, leading to the eventual colonization and settlement of the Americas by European powers.

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  • 2. 

    Who invented bulb??

    • A.

      George Washington

    • B.

      Thomas Jefferson

    • C.

      Thomas Alva Edison

    • D.

      Ronald Reagan

    Correct Answer
    C. Thomas Alva Edison
    Explanation
    Thomas Alva Edison is credited with inventing the bulb. He is known for his contributions to the development of electric power systems and his invention of numerous devices, including the phonograph and motion picture camera. Edison's work on the incandescent light bulb revolutionized the way we illuminate our homes and revolutionized the world of technology. His invention of the bulb paved the way for the widespread use of electric lighting, improving the quality of life for people around the world.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the first king of Poland??

    • A.

      Mieszko I

    • B.

      Boleslaw Chrobry

    • C.

      Władyslaw Jagiello

    • D.

      Boleslaw Krzywousty

    Correct Answer
    B. Boleslaw Chrobry
    Explanation
    Boleslaw Chrobry is considered the first king of Poland because he was the first ruler to be officially crowned as the king of Poland in 1025. He was a strong and influential ruler who expanded the territory of Poland and strengthened its political and military power. Boleslaw Chrobry's reign marked the beginning of the Kingdom of Poland and he played a crucial role in establishing Poland as a sovereign and independent state.

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  • 4. 

    Which Chopin universy are we celebrating this year??

    • A.

      150

    • B.

      200

    • C.

      300

    • D.

      250

    Correct Answer
    B. 200
  • 5. 

    When did John Paul II die??

    • A.

      2005

    • B.

      2004

    • C.

      2006

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005
    Explanation
    John Paul II died in 2005.

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