World History MCQs

World History Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient World History, Medieval World History and Modern World History for various UPSC, PCS and other Competitive Examinations.

1. In context with the Vietnam War, the following statements holds correct?
[A] The US backed North Vietnam side and USSR was neutral
[B] The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR was neutral
[C] The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR backed North Vietnam side
[D] The US backed North Vietnam side and USSR backed South Vietnam side

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2. Which country has gifted Manipur a Museum of Peace built on the memories of Battle of Imphal?
[A] Germany
[B] Japan
[C] France
[D] Poland

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3. At which of the following places, the Assyrians, who were group of Semites became powerful?
1) Assur
2) Nineveh
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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4. The Zhou dynasty ruled china during which of the following period?
[A] 221-206 BC
[B] 1046-256 BC
[C] 206 BCE-220 AD
[D] 1600-1050 BC

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5. Which of the following codified laws of the Greeks?
[A] Draco
[B] Solon
[C] Pisistratus
[D] Cleisthenes

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6. Which of the following was the first Roman emperor?
[A] Julian
[B] Augustus
[C] Tiberius
[D] Epicurus

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7. Rome fought the Punic Wars with which of the following?
[A] Alexandria
[B] Greeks
[C] Gauls
[D] Carthage

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8. Which of the following was the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad?
[A] Hazrat Haleema
[B] Hazrat Summaya
[C] Hazrat Ruqya
[D] Hazrat Bushra

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9. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of which of the following?
[A] Greek empire
[B] Roman empire
[C] Byzantine empire
[D] None of the above

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10. Which of the following was the most important privilege enjoyed by clergy and nobility of France in 18th century?
[A] Participate in wars
[B] Right to collect dues
[C] Exemption from taxes of the state
[D] Ownership of land

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