General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
5881
Which city was formerly known as Nicomedia?
Answer:
Izmit
Izmit was called Nicomedia during Roman and Byzantine times, a significant city before adopting its modern Turkish name.
5882
What is the modern name of the country once called British Cameroons?
Answer:
Cameroon
British Cameroons split in 1961, with parts joining Cameroon and Nigeria, integrating into these modern nations.
5883
Which city was previously known as Joppa?
Answer:
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv incorporates the ancient port of Joppa (or Jaffa), with Jaffa now a historic district within the modern city.
5884
What is the current name of the country once called Lannapali?
Answer:
Nepal
Nepal was historically referred to as Lannapali in some ancient texts, with the modern name Nepal used since unification in the 18th century.
5885
Which city was formerly known as Massalia?
Answer:
Marseille
Marseille was called Massalia by Greek settlers in 600 BCE, later evolving into its modern French name as a major port city.
5886
What is the modern name of the country once called Dahomey Kingdom?
Answer:
Benin
Benin is the modern name of the Dahomey Kingdom, renamed in 1975 to distance itself from colonial associations and reflect regional identity.
5887
Which city was previously known as Hispalis?
Answer:
Seville
Seville was called Hispalis during Roman times, evolving into its modern Spanish name, known for its historical and cultural significance.
5888
What is the current name of the country once called British North Borneo?
Answer:
Malaysia
British North Borneo became Sabah, a state in Malaysia, incorporated in 1963 after colonial rule ended.
5889
Which city was formerly known as Aquincum?
Answer:
Budapest
Budapest, specifically the Buda side, was called Aquincum by the Romans, a key settlement before evolving into Hungary’s capital.
5890
What is the modern name of the country once called Mauretania?
Answer:
Mauritania
Mauritania is the modern name of ancient Mauretania, a Roman province, with the modern nation adopting the name upon independence in 1960.