Q. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted in which year, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to disaster management? (2015)
A.2005
B.2010
C.2015
D.2020
Solution
The Sendai Framework was adopted in 2015, focusing on reducing disaster risk and enhancing resilience.
Q. The social contract theory, as proposed by Rousseau, emphasized which of the following?
A.The divine right of kings.
B.The importance of individual freedom and collective governance.
C.The necessity of a strong authoritarian government.
D.The preservation of traditional social hierarchies.
Solution
Rousseau's social contract theory argued for the importance of individual freedom and the idea that legitimate political authority comes from the collective will of the people.
Correct Answer: B — The importance of individual freedom and collective governance.
Q. The Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916 was a secret agreement between which two countries? (1916)
A.France and Germany
B.Britain and Russia
C.Britain and France
D.Italy and Austria
Solution
The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret agreement between Britain and France that divided the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East after World War I.
B.The interaction between human culture and the physical environment.
C.Landscapes that are solely based on agricultural practices.
D.Urban areas with high population density.
Solution
Cultural Landscape refers to the visible imprint of human activity on the landscape, illustrating the interaction between human culture and the physical environment.
Correct Answer: B — The interaction between human culture and the physical environment.
Q. The term 'Feudalism' is most closely associated with which period in European history?
A.Ancient Greece
B.The Middle Ages
C.The Renaissance
D.The Enlightenment
Solution
Feudalism is a social and economic system that dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by the exchange of land for military service and the hierarchical structure of lords and vassals.
A.A phenomenon where rural areas are warmer than urban areas.
B.The increased temperature in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings.
C.A specific type of climate found in coastal cities.
D.The cooling effect of vegetation in cities.
Solution
The Urban Heat Island effect describes how urban areas tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities, buildings, and infrastructure that absorb and retain heat.
Correct Answer: B — The increased temperature in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings.
Q. The Terracotta Army, discovered in 1974, is associated with which historical figure?
A.Qin Shi Huang
B.Han Wudi
C.Cao Cao
D.Sun Yat-sen
Solution
The Terracotta Army was built to accompany Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, in the afterlife, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of the time.
Q. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) had significant implications for which of the following regions? (1919)
A.Southeast Asia
B.Eastern Europe
C.The Middle East
D.Sub-Saharan Africa
Solution
The Treaty of Versailles had significant implications for Eastern Europe, as it redrew borders and created new nations following the collapse of empires after World War I.
Q. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, imposed heavy reparations on which country? (1919)
A.Italy
B.Germany
C.Austria-Hungary
D.Ottoman Empire
Solution
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, significantly affecting its economy and political landscape.
Q. The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, is significant for establishing which of the following principles?
A.The principle of national sovereignty.
B.The principle of collective security.
C.The principle of self-determination.
D.The principle of international law.
Solution
The Treaty of Westphalia is significant for establishing the principle of national sovereignty, recognizing the rights of states to govern themselves without external interference.
Correct Answer: A — The principle of national sovereignty.
Q. The use of perspective in painting was significantly developed during which period?
A.Medieval
B.Renaissance
C.Baroque
D.Modern
Solution
The Renaissance period saw the significant development of perspective in painting, allowing artists to create a sense of depth and realism in their works.
