The successful Arab invasion of Sindh, led by Muhammad bin Qasim, took place in 712 CE, which falls squarely in the 8th century.
67. Chingez Khan’s actual name was:
(a) Borjigin
(b) Tughan
(c) Temujin
(d) Taraghay
Answer:
(c) Temujin
Explanation:
Genghis Khan, the legendary founder of the Mongol Empire, was originally born with the name Temüjin.
68. Christopher Columbus was a native of:
(a) Austria
(b) Italy
(c) Portugal
(d) Spain
Answer:
(b) Italy
Explanation:
Christopher Columbus, the explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, was born in the Republic of Genoa (part of modern-day Italy).
69. European theologian and reformer Martin Luther was a:
(a) German
(b) English
(c) French
(d) Belgian
Answer:
(a) German
Explanation:
Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, and seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation, famous for writing the Ninety-five Theses.
70. Dutch East India Company belonged to:
(a) Deutschland
(b) Netherland
(c) Denmark
(d) Switzerland
Answer:
(b) Netherland
Explanation:
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was a massive megacorporation founded by a government-directed amalgamation of several rival Dutch trading companies in the Netherlands.
