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
5891
Which city was previously known as Ciudad de los Reyes?
Answer:
Lima
Lima, Peru, was called Ciudad de los Reyes (City of the Kings) by Spanish conquistadors in 1535, later adopting its indigenous name.
5892
What is the current name of the country once called Numidia?
Answer:
Algeria
Numidia, an ancient Berber kingdom, corresponds to modern-day Algeria, integrated into the Roman Empire and later part of Algeria.
5893
Which city was formerly known as Cambaluc?
Answer:
Beijing
Beijing was called Cambaluc (or Khanbaliq) during the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, as noted by Marco Polo, before adopting its modern name.
5894
What is the modern name of the country once called Kingdom of Two Sicilies?
Answer:
Italy
The Kingdom of Two Sicilies was incorporated into Italy during unification in 1861, encompassing Sicily and southern mainland Italy.
5895
Which city was previously known as Fort Dearborn?
Answer:
Chicago
Chicago was the site of Fort Dearborn, established in 1803, with the city adopting its modern name from a Native American word for wild onion.
5896
What is the current name of the country once called French Equatorial Africa?
Answer:
Chad, Gabon, Central African Republic, Congo
French Equatorial Africa was a federation including Chad, Gabon, Central African Republic, and Congo, which became independent nations in the 1960s.
5897
Which city was formerly known as Eboracum?
Answer:
York
York, England, was called Eboracum by the Romans, a name used until the early medieval period, evolving into its modern name.
5898
What is the modern name of the country once called Italian Somaliland?
Answer:
Somalia
Somalia includes the former Italian Somaliland, which merged with British Somaliland in 1960 to form the modern nation.
5899
Which city was previously known as Nueva Vizcaya?
Answer:
Tucson
Tucson, Arizona, was part of the Spanish colonial region called Nueva Vizcaya, with the city adopting its modern name in the 19th century.
5900
What is the current name of the country once called Spanish Sahara?
Answer:
Western Sahara
Western Sahara is the modern name of Spanish Sahara, a former Spanish colony, now a disputed territory partially controlled by Morocco.