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Who was Matthew Pinesent?

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  1. He was a famous Olympic rower

  2. He was a famous dancer

  3. He was a famous singer

  4. He was a famous comedian

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matthew Pinesent is well known for being one of the most successful rowers of all the time. He won 10 World Championship Gold medals and four consecutive Olympic Gold medals for Britain. He is one of only 5 athletes to win 4 consecutive Gold Medals.

Why historians use timelines?

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  1. Historians use timelines to make notes for themselves.

  2. Historians use timelines to put events into the chronological order.

  3. Historians use timelines to study the events in the future.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

History is all about to study the things happened in past.  Historians use timelines to put the events into the chronological order. Chronology is important because the exact order in which the events occur help us to understand the cause and effect of those events. Timelines explain the full picture of particular era from beginning to end. 

BCE refers to the years _________.

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  1. before Jesus was born

  2. before Gautama Buddha was born

  3. before Mahavira was born.

  4. since the time of Jesus.

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Correct Option: A
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BCE stands for Before Common Era. All dates before the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. All dates before the birth of Christ are counted backwards and usually refers BC.

What does an object which is described in time it would not be found in is called?

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  1. Absolutism

  2. Anachronism

  3. Totalitarianism

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person, thing or idea that exists out of its time in history especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown and discussed known as Anachronism. Absolutism refers to a political system in which a single ruler, group or political party enjoy complete power. Totalitarianism refers to a political system in which those in power have complete control and people are not allowed to have freedom to oppose the power.

What was Gunpowder Plot?

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  1. An Assassination plot of Queen of England

  2. An attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament

  3. Biggest Robbery plot of England

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gunpowder plot was the conspiracy of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament and King James I, his queen and his eldest son on November 5, 1605. The leader of the plot, Robert Kastesby, together with his four co conspirators- Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and Guy Fawkes were zealous Roman Catholics angered by James's refusal to grant more religious toleration to Catholics.

'Guy Fawkes' action was took place in England in ________.

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  1. 1601

  2. 1605

  3. 1625

  4. 1635

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Guy Fawkes' action was took place in England in 1605. 'Guy Fawkes' action or the Gunpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England. Guy Fawkes who is also known as Guido Fawkes was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics. 

Who organised the Gunpowder Plot?

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  1. Robert Winter

  2. Robert Kastesby

  3. Christopher Wright

  4. Thomas Percy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gunpowder plot was the conspiracy of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament and King James I, his queen and his eldest son on November 5, 1605. The leader of the plot, Robert Kastesby, together with his four coconspirators- Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and Guy Fawkes were zealous Roman Catholics angered by James's refusal to grant more religious toleration to Catholics.

What is the Notting Hill Carnival?

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  1. It is a street festival in China

  2. It is a street festival in Europe

  3. It is a street festival in Africa

  4. It is a street festival in South America

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe. This celebration happens every August bank holiday weekend. This carnival takes place on the streets of London usually around Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Grove, Westbourne Park and Kensal road. It was first held in 1966 to celebrate Caribbean culture and traditions in London. 

Consider the following pairs:

$1$. Bauxite Ferrous mineral
$2$. Nickel Non-ferrous mineral
$3$. Mica Non-metallic mineral

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

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  1. $1$ only

  2. $1$ and $2$ only

  3. $2$ only

  4. $3$ only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bauxite: Non-ferrous mineral because it does not have iron content.
Nickel: Ferrous mineral because it contains iron content.
Mica: Non-metallic mineral because it does not contain any metal.

Why Guido Fawkes tried to blow up the House of Parliament?

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  1. He wanted to change the religion of England

  2. He wanted to change the religion of Europe

  3. He wanted to change the religion of the Arabs

  4. He wanted to change the religion of the Africans

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gunpowder plot was the conspiracy of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament and King James I, his queen and his eldest son on November 5, 1605. The leader of the plot, Robert Kastesby, together with his four co conspirators- Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and Guy Fawkes were zealous Roman Catholics angered by James's refusal to grant more religious toleration to Catholics. Guido Fawkes wanted to overthrow the government and return England to Roman Catholicism.