Historical and Cultural Insights Quiz

Apartheid was an oppressive policy of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

Mohandas Gandhi was an Indian activist who peacefully protested against British influence in India, advocating for India's independence from British rule.

The correct answer is the Monroe Doctrine, which was a policy introduced by President James Monroe in December 1823 that warned European powers against further colonization or intervention in the Americas.

The Monroe Doctrine essentially declared that the United States could control all economic and military matters in South America, while also warning European powers to stay out of the region.

The correct translation of 'Lurkastefna' into English is 'Speak softly but carry a big stick'. This phrase encapsulates the idea of diplomacy with the readiness for force, a foreign policy approach associated with Roosevelt in mid- and South America.

Sedan-Sarajevó is historically significant due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo in 1914, which ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I.

Otto Von Bismarck was a key political figure in Germany during the late 19th century known for his role in unifying Germany and his creation of alliances to maintain peace and isolate France.

In 1884, the Berlin Conference took place, where European powers established rules for dividing Africa among themselves. This event had lasting effects on the continent and its people.

While Kaiser Wilhelm II took over in 1888, Otto von Bismarck did not always support him as he felt Wilhelm II was lacking in diplomatic skills. Bismarck pursued an anti-colonial policy and if he followed through, it would have strengthened the German Empire.

Pax Bismarciana actually refers to a time of peace after Bismarck's efforts in uniting Germany, not a period of war, dictatorship, or economic reforms.

Samúðarbandalag refers to the alliance between the British and French before the Russian Revolution.

The correct answer includes nations that make up the countries in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, specifically referring to the Austrians, Italians, and Serbians, and does not include Spaniards, Britons, Poles or any other combinations mentioned in the incorrect answers.

The correct answer lists the countries under the Habsburg Monarchy, which were known as the Miðveldin or Central Powers in World War I. The incorrect answers are other European countries that were not part of the Miðveldin.

Clemenceau was the Prime Minister of France during World War I, known for his strong leadership and contributions to the Allied victory.

Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States during the First World War and proposed the 14 points for peace known as Wilson's Fourteen Points.

Lloyd George was actually the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War 1, not a French general, American diplomat, or Russian revolutionary.

The First World War, also known as World War I, took place from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. It was a global war primarily centered in Europe, which involved many of the world's great powers.

Lenin was the leader of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. Stalin, Trotsky, and Mao Zedong were significant figures in communist history but not the leader of the Bolsheviks.

The Mensheviks were actually the minority faction that supported Lenin's opponent, while the Bolsheviks were the majority faction supporting Lenin.

Sovét was a term used to refer to the councils established by workers and peasants in Russia. It is often associated with the Soviet Union and its government structure.

The term 'Pogrom' refers to violent riots targeting a specific ethnic or religious group, typically directed at Jews in Eastern Europe.