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Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
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Oct 2, 2019

[Answer] On which day in history did Mahatma Gandhi embark on the famous Dandi March?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "On which day in history did Mahatma Gandhi embark on the famous Dandi March?"



...CONTEST AND DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER: 1. This Contest Will Commence OnWed Oct 02 2019 09:24:29 GMT+0530 (IST)From 08:00:01 A.M. (IST) To 12:00:00 P.M. (IST) (“Contest Period”) 2. In Order To Be Eligible For The Contest, During The Contest Period You Must Sign-In To Or Sign-Up From An Account On The Amazon.In App (“Amazon.In App”). 3. Once You Have Signed-In To The Amazon.In App, You Can Participate By Navigating To The Page Where 5 (Five) Questions Will Be Posted During The Entire Contest Period.

Sep 21, 2019

[Answer] Which volcano caused the most destructive eruption in U.S. history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which volcano caused the most destructive eruption in U.S. history?"



...1. Mount Shasta, California 2. Mount Hood, Oregon 3. Mount St. Helens, Washington 4. Mount Kilauea, Hawaii

Sep 19, 2019

[Answer] Who is the first-ever cricket captain to win 100 matches in IPL history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who is the first-ever cricket captain to win 100 matches in IPL history?"



...CONTEST AND DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER: 1. This Contest Will Commence OnThu Sep 19 2019 09:24:29 GMT+0530 (IST)From 08:00:01 A.M. (IST) To 12:00:00 P.M. (IST) (“Contest Period”) 2. In Order To Be Eligible For The Contest, During The Contest Period You Must Sign-In To Or Sign-Up From An Account On The Amazon.In App (“Amazon.In App”). 3. Once You Have Signed-In To The Amazon.In App, You Can Participate By Navigating To The Page Where 5 (Five) Questions Will Be Posted During The Entire Contest Period.

Sep 18, 2019

[Ans] What is the longest war in American history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the longest war in American history?"



The War in Afghanistan is the longest war in American history, outlasting the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War combined. The Afghanistan War began in October 2001, and was triggered by the September 11 attacks. The nearly 18-year war, once known as Operation Enduring Freedom but now called Resolute Support, has led to the deaths of over 2,400 American soldiers, along with thousands of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters — as well as thousands of Afghan civilians.

[Answer] What is the longest war in American history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the longest war in American history?"



...The War in Afghanistan is the longest war in American history, outlasting the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War combined. The Afghanistan War began in October 2001, and was triggered by the September 11 attacks. The nearly 18-year war, once known as Operation Enduring Freedom but now called Resolute Support, has led to the deaths of over 2,400 American soldiers, along with thousands of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters — as well as thousands of Afghan civilians.

Sep 7, 2019

[Ans] Who holds the record for most consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who holds the record for most consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history?"



On this day in 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking “Iron Horse” Lou Gehrig’s record for most consecutive games played. On May 30, 1982, Ripken entered the Orioles' lineup and didn't leave, not until three more presidents were inaugurated and nearly two decades passed. Ripken went on to play 2,632 games in a row before ending the streak by voluntarily removing himself from a game against the New York Yankees on September 19, 1998.

[Answer] Who holds the record for most consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who holds the record for most consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history?"



...On this day in 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking “Iron Horse” Lou Gehrig’s record for most consecutive games played. On May 30, 1982, Ripken entered the Orioles' lineup and didn't leave, not until three more presidents were inaugurated and nearly two decades passed. Ripken went on to play 2,632 games in a row before ending the streak by voluntarily removing himself from a game against the New York Yankees on September 19, 1998.

Sep 2, 2019

[Answer] Vampire history buffs will be interested in the 14 decapitated and weighted down bodies found at a 1,000-year-old site near which European city?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " Vampire history buffs will be interested in the 14 decapitated and weighted down bodies found at a 1,000-year-old site near which European city? "



...1. London 2. Paris 3. Prague 4. Dublin

Aug 15, 2019

[Answer] Which creepy Missouri museum was founded in 1874 as an asylum and has won awards for its medical history collections?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " Which creepy Missouri museum was founded in 1874 as an asylum and has won awards for its medical history collections? "



...1. Glore Psychiatric Museum 2. Salem Witch Museum 3. The Mutter Museum 4. Springfield Asylum

Jul 26, 2019

[Answer] 1. One of the bloodiest battles in American history occurred here. Ending with one of history's most famous assaults at Cemetery Ridge with a particular spot called "The Angle". Where is it?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. One of the bloodiest battles in American history occurred here. Ending with one of history's most famous assaults at Cemetery Ridge with a particular spot called "The Angle". Where is it?"



...1. Brandywine National Park 2. Fort McHenry 3. Gettysburg National Military Park 4. Fort Sumter Historical Site 53,000 men died over three days here between July 1st 1863 and July 3rd 1863. It was the place where the infamous end of the union line stand and bayonet charge was made by the 20th Maine regiment and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain. "The Angle" is a long stone wall that has an 80-yard right angle. This spot saw the bloodiest parts of Gettysburg. (submitted by player Tollchucker)

Jun 29, 2019

[Answer] Which 1,367-acre park outside of Colorado Springs offers visitors 300 million years of geological history to explore?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " Which 1,367-acre park outside of Colorado Springs offers visitors 300 million years of geological history to explore? "



...1. Garden of the Gods 2. Titan State Park 3. Pike Falls 4. Giant Rocks State Park

Jun 12, 2019

[Answer] 10. This English born scientist has been called the most influential scientist in history. His study of light and motion and mathematics revolutionized scientific theory.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. This English born scientist has been called the most influential scientist in history. His study of light and motion and mathematics revolutionized scientific theory."



...1. Isaac Newton 2. Edward Jenner 3. John Dalton 4. Francis Bacon Newton was born in 1642, the year Galileo died. He was not a good student and when a teenager, his mother took him out of school and tried to interest him in farming. He died in 1727 and was the first scientist buried in Westminster Abbey.

[Answer] 5. This mineral is one of the most important in history. It is commonly found in homes. The chemical name for it is sodium chloride. What is it?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. This mineral is one of the most important in history. It is commonly found in homes. The chemical name for it is sodium chloride. What is it?"



...1. baking soda 2. sugar 3. pumice 4. salt The importance of salt cannot be overstated. It has been used as money, had wars fought over it, is an object of ettiquette in many cultures and has religeous significance. Here are some highlights: In ancient Greece, salt was used in exchange for slaves. This is where the expression "not worth his salt" originated. The Romans built many salt works and salt rations were given to their soldiers. The Latin phrase "salarium argentum" is the forerunner of the word "salary". There are more than thirty references to salt in the Bible. Some religions use salt on their alters to represent purity. India has a rich history of salt. One of the castes was that of the "salt-diggers". In modern times, Mahatma Ghandi defied the British salt laws as a means to popularize self rule. It was a protest against the British salt starvation policy. One of the British strategies during the American Revolution was to deny the rebels access to salt. In 1777, British Lord Howe celebrated when he captured General Washington's salt supply. Saltville, Virginia was the site of the Confederacy's last important salt processing plant. The Union and Confederate forces fought a 36 hour battle over it. Thousands of Napoleon's troops died during the retreat from Moscow because their injuries would not heal due to a lack of salt in their diet. The Chinese created a governmental salt monopoly and heavily taxed it. They used it in medicines as well as the the culinary arts. In Russia, salt taxes were an important revenue source for the Czars. The Siberian salt mines are famous for punishment and forced labor.

May 22, 2019

[Ans] Who appeared on the best-selling commemorative postage stamp in U.S. history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who appeared on the best-selling commemorative postage stamp in U.S. history?"



Elvis Presley postage stamps are the most widely publicized stamp issued in the history of the United States Postal Service and it is the top selling commemorative postage stamp of all time. The Elvis postage stamps were released by the U.S. Postal Service on January 8, 1993. The USPS printed 500 million of them, three times the usual print run for a commemorative stamp. About 124.1 million of the 1993 Elvis Presley stamps were saved by Americans, according to the post office, which does an annual survey of 10,000 households to determine which stamps are most popular.

[Answer] Who appeared on the best-selling commemorative postage stamp in U.S. history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who appeared on the best-selling commemorative postage stamp in U.S. history?"



...Elvis postage stamps are the most widely publicized stamp issued in the history of the U.S. Postal Service and it is the top selling commemorative postage stamp of all time. Elvis postage stamps were released by the U.S. Postal Service on January 8, 1993. The USPS printed 500 million of them, three times the usual print run for a commemorative stamp. About 124.1 million of the 1993 Elvis Presley stamps were saved by Americans, according to the post office, which does an annual survey of 10,000 households to determine which stamps are most popular.

Feb 26, 2019

[Ans] How long was the shortest war in history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "How long was the shortest war in history?"



The Anglo-Zanzibar War only lasted a whopping 45 minutes, and holds the record of being the shortest war in recorded history. The immediate cause of the war was the death of the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1896. His nephew, Khalid bin Bargash, seized power, but he was regarded by the British as far too independent. The British sent an ultimatum to Khalid demanding that he order his forces to stand down and leave the palace. While Bargash’s troops set to fortifying the palace, the Royal Navy assembled five warships in the harbor in front of the palace. Zanzibar sustained roughly 500 casualties, while only one British sailor was injured.

[Answer] How long was the shortest war in history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "How long was the shortest war in history?"



...The Anglo-Zanzibar War only lasted a whopping 45 minutes, and holds the record of being the shortest war in recorded history. The immediate cause of the war was the death of the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1896. His nephew, Khalid bin Bargash, seized power, but he was regarded by the British as far too independent. The British sent an ultimatum to Khalid demanding that he order his forces to stand down and leave the palace. While Bargash’s troops set to fortifying the palace, the Royal Navy assembled five warships in the harbor in front of the palace. Zanzibar sustained roughly 500 casualties, while only one British sailor was injured.

Feb 4, 2019

[Answer] 2. Which song, that tells a story about "the day the music died", is one of the most famous laments in American music history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Which song, that tells a story about "the day the music died", is one of the most famous laments in American music history?"



...1. "American Woman" by The Guess Who 2. "American Land" by Bruce Springsteen 3. "American Trilogy" by Elvis Presley 4. "American Pie" by- Don McLean The song refers to the plane crash which killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in 1959. McLean dedicated the album "American Pie" to Buddy Holly. There have been many interpretations of this abstract song, but McLean himself has never explained the full meaning behind the lyrics. He was quoted as saying; "songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence. They're beyond analysis, they're poetry". "American Pie" was a number one hit in the U.S. for four straight weeks in 1972. At 8:33, it is the longest running number one song ever on the Billboard Hot 100.

Jan 11, 2019

[Ans] Who was the highest-ranking actor in military history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the highest-ranking actor in military history?"



James Stewart was an actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. Stewart was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one for The Philadelphia Story. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran and pilot, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve, becoming the highest-ranking actor in military history. In 1985, Stewart was promoted to Major General, reserve list by President Ronald Reagan, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

[Answer] Who was the highest-ranking actor in military history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the highest-ranking actor in military history?"



...James Stewart was an actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. Stewart was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one for The Philadelphia Story. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran and pilot, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve, becoming the highest-ranking actor in military history. In 1985, Stewart was promoted to Major General, reserve list by President Ronald Reagan, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.