Rivalries and Conflicts

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Which rivalry between two European powers led to the Seven Years' War?

  1. England and France

  2. Austria and Prussia

  3. Russia and Sweden

  4. Spain and Portugal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Seven Years' War (1756-1763) was a global conflict between Great Britain and France, with their respective allies.

What was the main cause of the American Revolutionary War?

  1. Taxation without representation

  2. British control of trade

  3. Religious persecution

  4. French and Indian War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was primarily caused by the British Parliament's imposition of taxes on the American colonies without their consent.

Which conflict is known as the 'War of the Roses'?

  1. English Civil War

  2. Hundred Years' War

  3. Thirty Years' War

  4. War of 1812


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The War of the Roses (1455-1485) was a series of civil wars in England between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, both descended from King Edward III.

What was the primary cause of the Cold War?

  1. Ideological differences

  2. Nuclear weapons

  3. Economic competition

  4. Territorial disputes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cold War (1947-1991) was primarily driven by the ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, led by the United States and the Soviet Union, respectively.

Which conflict is often referred to as the 'Great Game'?

  1. Crimean War

  2. Russo-Japanese War

  3. Anglo-Afghan Wars

  4. First Opium War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919) were a series of conflicts between the British Empire and Afghanistan, often seen as part of the 'Great Game', a strategic rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia.

What was the main reason for the outbreak of World War I?

  1. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

  2. Imperialism and nationalism

  3. Economic depression

  4. Technological advancements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 was the immediate trigger for the outbreak of World War I.

Which conflict is known as the 'War of Independence' in India?

  1. Indian Rebellion of 1857

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Salt Satyagraha

  4. Non-Cooperation Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, was a major uprising against British rule in India.

What was the main cause of the Korean War?

  1. Ideological differences

  2. Territorial disputes

  3. Economic competition

  4. Nuclear weapons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Korean War (1950-1953) was primarily caused by the ideological conflict between communism and capitalism, with North Korea supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea supported by the United States and its allies.

Which conflict is known as the 'Hundred Years' War'?

  1. War of the Roses

  2. English Civil War

  3. Thirty Years' War

  4. Franco-Prussian War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was a major conflict in Europe, often referred to as the 'Hundred Years' War' due to its protracted nature.

What was the main reason for the outbreak of World War II?

  1. Rise of fascism in Europe

  2. Imperialism and nationalism

  3. Economic depression

  4. Technological advancements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rise of fascism in Europe, particularly in Germany, Italy, and Japan, was a major factor leading to the outbreak of World War II.

Which conflict is known as the 'Vietnam War'?

  1. Korean War

  2. Indochina War

  3. Second Indochina War

  4. Sino-Vietnamese War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Second Indochina War (1955-1975), also known as the Vietnam War, was a major conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the involvement of the United States and its allies.

What was the main cause of the Falklands War?

  1. Territorial disputes

  2. Economic competition

  3. Ideological differences

  4. Nuclear weapons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Falklands War (1982) was primarily caused by territorial disputes between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands.

Which conflict is known as the 'Great Northern War'?

  1. Thirty Years' War

  2. Seven Years' War

  3. War of the Spanish Succession

  4. Northern War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Northern War (1700-1721) was a major conflict in Northern Europe, often referred to as the 'Great Northern War' due to its significance.

What was the main reason for the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War?

  1. Ideological differences

  2. Economic depression

  3. Territorial disputes

  4. Nuclear weapons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was primarily caused by ideological differences between the left-wing Republican government and the right-wing Nationalist forces led by Francisco Franco.

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