Who was the ruler of India at the time of the establishment of East India Company? The correct answer is Akbar. On 31 December 1600, a group of merchants who had incorporated themselves into the East India Company was given monopoly privileges on all trade with the East Indies. This…
Cuauhocelotl: Four or more captive warriors. These Aztec warriors reached the high rank of Eagle and Jaguar knights. Eagle and Jaguar warriors were the two main military societies, the highest rank open to commoners. In battle they carried atlatls, bows, spears and daggers. Main articles: Eagle warrior and Jaguar warrior.…
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the series premiere of American Idol, runner-up Justin Guarini reveals inside information about season 1, which debuted on June 11, 2002. Justin was the runner-up to winner Kelly Clarkson. In addition to all that, he also ran for office in 2014, running for…
In its history, the Islamic Republic of Iran only has had two Supreme Leaders: Ruhollah KhomeiniRuhollah KhomeiniIn the 1989 Iranian Supreme Leader election the Assembly of Experts members voted to choose the second Supreme Leader of Iran. The election was held on June 4, 1989, the morning after Ruhollah Khomeini’s…
Grissom, in full Virgil Ivan Grissom, byname Gus Grissom, (born April 3, 1926, Mitchell, Ind., U.S.—died Jan. 27, 1967, Cape Kennedy, Fla.), second U.S. astronaut to travel in space and the command pilot of the ill-fated Apollo 1 crew. Who was second man in space? Alan Shepard, the first American…
The natives recognize Ray as “Thunderheart”: a Native American hero slain at the Wounded Knee Massacre in the past, and now reincarnated to deliver them from their current troubles. While helping Cooch track down the suspect, Ray meets Maggie Eagle Bear, a Native American political activist and schoolteacher. Who or…
Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik (born 3 January 1953) is the current President of the Maldives. He was sworn into office on 7 February 2012 upon the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed. The Chief Justice was released from detention after Nasheed resigned from his post. Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik…
Unsurprisingly, Tom Brady is the oldest active player in the NFL. He and Whitworth are the only two players 40 years or older that played in an NFL game this season. Tom Brady was the oldest quarterback in 2021. He was 44 years old. Not what you’re looking for? While…
Bernard Hopkins. In May 2011,at the age of 46,“The Executioner”,or “The Alien”,became the oldest fighter to win a recognized world championship by defeating Ring Magazine and … George Foreman. … Sugar Boy Malinga. … Cornelius Bundrage. … Manny Pacquiao. … Bob Fitzsimmons. … Muhammad Rachman. … – Mike Tyson became…
Lack of Commitment. There are some teachers who simply lack motivation. They spend the minimum amount of time necessary to do their job never arriving early or staying late. They do not challenge their students, are often behind on grading, show videos often, and give “free” days on a regular…