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C. Plum Blossom
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The National Flower of the Republic of China was officially designated as the plum blossom by the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on July 21, 1964.
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D. 1221
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The Mongol conquest of Khwarezmia or the Mongol invasion of Iran from 1219 to 1221 marked the beginning of the Mongol conquest of the Islamic states. The Mongol expansion would ultimately culminate in the conquest of virtually all of Asia (as well as parts of Eastern Europe) with the exception of Japan, the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, Siberia, and most of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
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A. 1227
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In August 1227, during the fall of Yinchuan, Genghis Khan died. The exact cause of his death remains a mystery, and is variously attributed to being killed in action by Western Xia, falling from his horse, illness, or wounds sustained in hunting or battle.
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B. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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The Central American Common Market (CACM) is an economic agreement among the five Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua).
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A. Syed Mahmud Hassan
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Syed Mahmud Hassan is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
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C. Zinc mines
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Zinc mines is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
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A. Sikandar Lodhi
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Sikandar Lodhi was son and successor of Bahlul Khan Lodhi. He captured Bihar and Tirhut. He transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra.
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C. 19th April 1451
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After the last Sayyid ruler of Delhi, Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah voluntarily abdicated in favour of him, Bahlul Khan Lodi ascended the throne of the Delhi sultanate on 19 April 1451.
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A. King Porus
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Alexander challenged King Porus and asked for his submission. A fierce battle took place between the two at Karri on the bank of Jhelum.
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A. Being a military genius and commander
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Being a military genius and commander is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.