Interesting General Knowledge Bits on History and Culture For Students.
- Question: Who was the first President of the United States?
- A) Thomas Jefferson
- B) George Washington
- C) Abraham Lincoln
- D) John Adams
Correct Answer: B) George Washington
2. Question: The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of which principle in modern governance?
- A) Democracy
- B) Communism
- C) Monarchy
- D) Rule of Law
Correct Answer: D) Rule of Law
3. Question: The Renaissance period is best described as a time when:
- A) Cultural and intellectual achievements flourished in Europe
- B) Feudalism was at its peak in Asia
- C) The Industrial Revolution began in America
- D) Religious conflicts dominated Africa
Correct Answer: A) Cultural and intellectual achievements flourished in Europe
4. Question: Which ancient civilization is known for its invention of the wheel, cuneiform writing, and the first code of laws?
- A) Egyptian
- B) Mesopotamian
- C) Indus Valley
- D) Greek
Correct Answer: B) Mesopotamian
5. Question: The French Revolution began in which year?
- A) 1776
- B) 1789
- C) 1812
- D) 1848
Correct Answer: B) 1789
6. Question: Who is credited with painting the Mona Lisa?
- A) Michelangelo
- B) Leonardo da Vinci
- C) Pablo Picasso
- D) Vincent van Gogh
Correct Answer: B) Leonardo da Vinci
7. Question: In which year did Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas?
- A) 1492
- B) 1500
- C) 1521
- D) 1498
Correct Answer: A) 1492
8. Question: The ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed and buried under ash and pumice after the eruption of which volcano?
- A) Vesuvius
- B) Mount St. Helens
- C) Krakatoa
- D) Mount Etna