Practice MCQs

Explanation: Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) was a Roman general, statesman and author who played a critical role in the fall of the Roman Republic. He was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15, 44 BCE).

Explanation: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected China with Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa and Europe, facilitating trade in silk, spices and ideas.

Explanation: Mohenjo-daro (in present-day Pakistan) was one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE), known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems.

Explanation: The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by the Ancient Egyptians around 2560-2500 BCE as tombs for pharaohs. The largest, the Great Pyramid, was built for Pharaoh Khufu.

Explanation: Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), particularly Sumer, is generally considered the world's oldest civilization, dating to around 3500-3000 BCE. It had writing, cities and laws.

Explanation: Aconcagua in Argentina, at 6,961 meters, is the highest mountain in the Americas and the highest peak outside Asia.

Explanation: Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) is the capital and largest city of Mexico. It is one of the largest cities in the world by population and is built on the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

Explanation: The United States has 50 states. The 48 contiguous states are on the mainland, plus Alaska (northwest of Canada) and Hawaii (Pacific Ocean), admitted in 1959.

Explanation: The Amazon River is the longest river in South America (approximately 6,400 km) and also has the greatest water discharge of any river in the world.

Explanation: Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. It was purpose-built and inaugurated in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro. Sao Paulo is the largest city.