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When ancient Olympic games first held ?

  • 776 BC
  • 780 BC
  • 790 BC
  • 800 BC

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Olympic games were first held in 776 BC by the Greeks in honour of God Zeus at Mount Olympus in Greece and then Vanished in 580 AD. French Baron "Pierre de Coubertin" revived these games in 1894 and modern Olympics games started in 1896 at Athens and since then they are being held every fourth year.

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1. When ancient Olympic games first held ?

  • 776 BC
  • 780 BC
  • 790 BC
  • 800 BC

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Olympic games were first held in 776 BC by the Greeks in honour of God Zeus at Mount Olympus in Greece and then Vanished in 580 AD. French Baron "Pierre de Coubertin" revived these games in 1894 and modern Olympics games started in 1896 at Athens and since then they are being held every fourth year.

2. When was Bulkan War II fought ?

  • 1912
  • 1913
  • 1914
  • 1915

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Bulgaria was defeated by combined forces of Serbia, Greece, Rumania, Montengro.

3. What is the name first Roman Emperor ?

  • Claudius
  • Augustus
  • Caligula
  • Nero

Answer: Option B

4. Who is known as Man of Blood and Iron ?

  • Napoleon
  • Bismarck
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Sir Walter Scott

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

"Napoleon" is also known as Man of Destiny,

"Ho Chi Minh" is also known as Uncle Ho,

"Sir Walter Scott" is also known as Wizard of the North.

5. Which among following is called "Gift of the Nile" ?

  • China
  • India
  • Iraq
  • Egypt

Answer: Option D

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