Question 1

In which year did the French Revolution begin, marking a major turning point in World History?

Accepted Answer

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This event marked the beginning of the end of absolute monarchy in France and had profound impacts on democratic movements worldwide. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 2

Which European explorer is credited with discovering the sea route to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope in 1498?

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, successfully sailed around the Cape of Good Hope and reached Calicut (Kozhikode) on the Malabar Coast of India in May 1498. This voyage marked the beginning of direct maritime trade between Europe and India, bypassing the traditional overland Silk Route. This achievement is a pivotal moment in World History as it initiated the Age of European colonial expansion in Asia. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 3

The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) is historically significant because it:

Accepted Answer

The Peace of Westphalia (1648) ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe and established the modern concept of state sovereignty and the nation-state system. It recognized the right of states to govern themselves without external interference, forming the foundation of modern international relations.

Question 4

Which European power established the first permanent trading settlement in India, and in which year did they establish their first factory at Surat?

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese were the first European power to establish a permanent trading settlement in India. Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut in 1498, marking the beginning of European maritime trade with India. However, the Portuguese established their first factory at Surat in 1540 under the Portuguese East India Company's operations. This predates the British East India Company's establishment of factories in India by several decades. The Portuguese maintained control over Goa and other coastal settlements until 1961.

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