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. Which among the following accord is known to led the formation of Palestinian Authority?
[A] Oslo Accords
[B] Camp David Accord
[C] Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum
[D] London Agreement
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Correct Answer: A [Oslo Accords]
Notes:
Oslo Accords or Oslo Process refers to two agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. First is the Oslo I Accord, signed in Washington in 1993 and second is Oslo II Accord, signed in Taba, Egypt in 1995. It resulted in recognition of Israel by the PLO and the recognition by Israel of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people and as a partner in bilateral negotiations.
2. From which of the following nations, Angola got its independence in 1975?
[A] Portugal
[B] Great Britain
[C] France
[D] Netherlands
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Correct Answer: A [Portugal]
Notes:
Angola was under Portuguese colonization until 1975. Portuguese explorer Diogo Cao reached the Angolan area in 1484. The Angolan War of Independence from 1961-1974 lead to overthrow of Portuguese from Angola.
3. Which one of the following time-periods is associated with the infamous “Armenian Genocide”?
[A] 1914-1923
[B] 1936-1943
[C] 1948-1951
[D] 1989-1991
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Correct Answer: A [1914-1923]
Notes:
Armenian Genocide or Armenian Holocaust is the mass murder of 15 lakhs of ethnic Armenians carried out in Turkey by the then Ottoman Empire between 1914 and 1923. The genocide involved physical destruction, deportation and displacement of the civilian population.
4. Which of the following region came to be known as ‘Magna Grecia’ or Greater Greece?
[A] Arabian
[B] Persian
[C] Mediterranean
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mediterranean ]
Notes:
Naval competition with ancient Phonicians turned the Greeks into good mariners. Gradually they were able to conquere and colonize the whole of the Mediterranean region. This region came to be known as ‘Magna Grecia’ or Greater Greece.
5. Which of the following wrote ‘Iliad’ and the ‘Odyssey’ ?
[A] Herodotus
[B] Sappho
[C] Homer
[D] Hesoid
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Correct Answer: C [Homer]
Notes:
Homer wrote the ‘Iliad’ and the ‘Odyssey’ in the 7th century B.C. The subject matter of ‘Iliad’ is the Spartan victory over Troy after a decade-long war, as well as the exploits of their legendary hero, Achilles whereas the ‘Odyssey’ describes the adventurous return journey of Odysseus from Troy.
6. Which of the following disciple betrayed Jesus?
[A] Paul
[B] Peter
[C] Juda Iscariot
[D] Matthews
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Correct Answer: C [Juda Iscariot ]
Notes:
The Jews were disturbed after Seeing the growing popularity of Jesus. After the Last Supper, Juda Iscariot the disciple of jesus, betrayed him and Jesus was captured by his enemies.
7. Which of the following awarded capital punishment to the Jesus?
[A] Marullus
[B] Agrippa I
[C] Marcellus
[D] Pontius Pilate
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Correct Answer: D [Pontius Pilate]
Notes:
Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea. He served under Emperor Tiberius. Jerusalem Pontius Pilate awarded capital punishment to Jesus. Jesus was crucified on Calvary hill.
8. Which of the following was the first English sailor who went round the world?
[A] William Adams
[B] John Cook
[C] Francis Drake
[D] Magellan
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Correct Answer: C [Francis Drake ]
Notes:
Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain, privateer, naval officer and explorer. He was also the first English sailor who in his ship the Golden Hind went around the world from 1577 to 1580.
9. Which of the following was the King of France at the time of French Revolution?
[A] Louis XIV
[B] Louis XVI
[C] Nicholas II
[D] Marie Antionette
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Correct Answer: B [Louis XVI]
Notes:
Louis XVI was the King of France at the time of French Revolution. He was the last king of France who ruled from 1774–92, in the line of Bourbon monarchs preceding the French Revolution of 1789. He was married to Marie Antoinette.
10. Which of the following was another name of World War I?
[A] The War to End All Wars
[B] Battle of Marne
[C] Battle of Somme
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The War to End All Wars]
Notes:
World War I was known by different names such as ‘The War to End All Wars’, The War of the Nations, World War I and ‘The Great War’. The United States joined World War I after 128 Americans were killed by a German submarine.
