World History
The first news paper in the world was started by ?
China
What are the functions of political science?
The functions of political science are to understand politics, in particular democratic politics.
What is a hunter-gatherer economy?
A hunter-gatherer is a human living in a society in which most or all food is obtained by foraging (collecting wild plants and pursuing wild animals).
What author finished writing "Paradise Lost" in 1967?
John Milton
What is the oldest city in the United States?
Saint Augustine, Florida
Who is known as Man of Blood and Iron ?
Bismarck
Why is political science an art?
Knowledge of political science is applied by statesmen, diplomats and administrators to achieve their respective ends in their day-to-day functions.
Who won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1998?
Amartya Sen
What is the longest river in the world?
Amazon
In what war was the United States National Anthem composed?
War of 1812
Which is considered as oldest civilization of the world ?
Mesopotamian Civilization
Who coined the term political science?
Jean Bodin
What is the fundamental problem of economics?
The fundamental problem of economics is that resources are scarce.
With over 35 million residents, what is the most populous city in the world?
Tokyo
Who was the first president of the United States to live in the White House?
President John Adams
What was the Roaring Twenties known for?
The Roaring Twenties is known for jazz, speakeasies, flappers, and glitz and glamour in general. During the 1920's, the prohibition of alcohol took effect in the United States, leading to the rise in speakeasies, nightclubs and bars that illegally sold alcohol.
How does political science influence our society?
Political science shows people what the present political establishment can or cannot do, and it also can allow people to see alternative political approaches.
Economics deals primarily with the concept of what?
Economics deals with the rational or optimum management of scarce resources to its alternative uses.
What is the main dialect of Chinese spoken in Hong Kong by the majority of the locals?
Cantonese
What year was the two dollar bill last printed in the United States?
2003
Emergence of two power blocs after the second world war. What are they?
Two power blocs came into existence after the Second World War. The United States of America and Soviet Russia became two Super Powers. They tried to dominate over other countries in their own way. Ultimately, it gave a headache to the world.
What is the difference between political science and politics?
Politics is concerned with the state of affairs of a country whereas political science focuses on the theoretical analysis of politics and governance.
Why is the concept of self-interest important in economics?
Self-interest is the motivator of economic activity. Competition is the regulator of economic activity.
Which U.S. capital cities have rhyming names?
Austin and Boston
What was the first capital city of the United States?
Philadelphia