Question 1

What was the primary Persian provincial governor called?

Accepted Answer

Satrap

Question 2

Which Norwegian king inspired WWII resistance from London?

Accepted Answer

Haakon VII

Question 3

Which medieval Indian ruler implemented the 'Dagh' and 'Chehra' systems for army control?

Accepted Answer

Alauddin Khalji

Question 4

Which ancient civilization practiced trepanation (skull drilling) for medical reasons?

Accepted Answer

Incas

Question 5

Which conflict saw the first widespread use of GPS-guided munitions?

Accepted Answer

Gulf War (1991)

Question 6

Which ancient culture built roundhouses with thatched roofs?

Accepted Answer

Celts

Question 7

What famous university in ancient India flourished during the early medieval period under Pala patronage?

Accepted Answer

Nalanda

Question 8

What navigation tool did Vikings potentially use to locate the sun on cloudy days?

Accepted Answer

Sunstones

Question 9

Which 19th-century explorer ate his own shoes during an expedition?

Accepted Answer

John Franklin

Question 10

What innovative weapon saw widespread use for the first time during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Repeating rifle

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