January 2 in History AD 69 – The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuse to swear loyalty to Galba. They rebel and proclaim Vitellius as emperor. 366 – The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire. 533 – Mercurius becomes Pope John II, the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation…
Geographical MCQs (Countries) 1. Which country is called the ‘Buffer state of Asia’? (a) Afghanistan (b) Pakistan (c) India (d) China Answer: a 2. Which country is called ‘Land of fertile fields’? (a) Algeria (b) Sri Lanka (c) Pakistan (d)…
Lufthansa German Airlines Germany Aero-flot Airline – Russia Pan American World Airways System – S.A. Trans-world Airways – S.A. Delta Airlines – S.A. Thai Airways International – Thailand Swissair – Switzerland Emirates – A.E Air-Ceylon – Sri Lanka Iberia –…
Liechtenstein Quiz Questions 1. Which country is to the east of Liechtenstein? a) Belgium b) Ireland c) Austria d) Portugal 2. Which is the capital of Liechtenstein? a) Eschen b) Planken c) Triessen d) Vaduz 3. Which is the official…
Inventions and Inventors A Air Brake : George Westinghouse, U.S.A. 1911. Air Conditioning : Willis Carrier, U.S.A. 1911. Airplane : engine-powered, Wilbur and Orville Wright, U.S.A., 1903. Airship : Henri Giffard, France, 1852; Ferdin von Zeppelin, Germany, 1900. Antibiotics :…