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In which year Bartholomew Diaz reached Cape of Good Hope ?

1480
1487
1495
1500

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Bartholomew Diaz reached the point in 1487, which the Portuguese named Cape of Good Hope (the southern most point of Africa).

1. Which was not an Roman Philosopher ?

Cicero
Seneca
Lucretius
Octavian

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

"Octavian" is considered as most powerful man in the Roman Empire.

2. When was Bulkan War II fought ?

1912
1913
1914
1915

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Bulgaria was defeated by combined forces of Serbia, Greece, Rumania, Montengro.

3. Who is considered as the master of Greek comedy ?

Aeschylus
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Philip

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

"Aeschylus" was the founder of Greek tragedy, he was author of "Promethus Bound".

"Sophocles" is considered as the greatest Greek tragedians.

"Philip" was the father of Alexander.

4. Who is known as the father of Modern Medicine ?

Euclid
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Erastosthenes

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Note : All four names above are associated with Greece civilization.

"Euclid" and "Pythagoras" have made contributions in Mathematics.

Erastosthenes was first to suggest that one could reach India from Europe by sailing west.