Friday, August 8, 2008

HISTORY


Which is the oldest parliamentary democracy in the world?

Great Britain

What is the holy book of Paris called?

The Zenda Avesta


Which city was founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt?

ALXENDRIA


Who was known as Maid Of Orleans?

JOAN OF ARC


Which American President said: "It's best not to swap horses while crossing the river"?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN


What is the Japanese parliament called ?

DIET


Who was the German-Jewish girl who hid in an Amsterdam attic during WW II and wrote a diary which later became famous?

ANNA FRANK


Of which British King was it said, "He never said a foolish thing, nor ever did a wise one"?

KING CHARLES II


Which Roman emperor build Byzantium?

CONSTANTINE


After which Florentine explorer was America named?

AMERIGO VESPVCCI


In which century was Lord Buddha born?

6 th centurybc(around 560bc)


What was Abraham Lincoln's profession prior to entering Congress?

lawyer

Which famous Englishman was killed in the Battle of Trafalgar?
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON