General Knowledge

Timeline of Discoveries and Inventions

Ancient to Medieval 17th–18th Century 19th Century 20th Century

1. Japan has the oldest monarchy in the world. 2. The world’s largest monolithic statue of

1. “A Farewell to Arms” – Ernest Hemingway 2. “Pride and Prejudice” – Jane Austen 3.

1. United States – Blue (Federal Register) 2. United Kingdom – Pink (The London

1. Medal of Honor – United States 2. Victoria Cross – United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries

1. Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed in 1972. 2. The Gulf War of

1. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is located in the Philippines. 2. The official residence of

1. Buffer State of Asia: Afghanistan 2. Land of Fertile Fields: Pakistan 3. Island Continent: Australia 4. Land of Golden

1. United States: Fifth Avenue (New York City), Hollywood Boulevard (Los Angeles) 2. United Kingdom: Oxford