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 was the immediate result of the Velvet Revolution of 1989 in Czechoslovakia ?
[A] It ended the authoritative rule & first democratic elections were held
[B] The country was peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
[C] Czechoslovakia was turned into a federation of the Czech Socialist Republic and Slovak Socialist Republic
[D] The economy of the country got devastated
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Correct Answer: A [It ended the authoritative rule & first democratic elections were held]
Notes:
The Velvet Revolution of 1989 was a series of peaceful protests and political events that took place in Czechoslovakia, leading to the overthrow of the Communist government and the transition to a democratic system. The Velvet Revolution, which is also known as the Gentle Revolution, began in November 1989 with a student demonstration in Prague, which was met with a violent response from the government. This sparked widespread protests and strikes, which quickly spread across the country and put pressure on the government to reform. After weeks of protests and negotiations, the Communist leadership was forced to resign, and a new government was formed. The Velvet Revolution is considered to be one of the key events of the collapse of the Communist bloc in Eastern Europe.
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. In which year Croatia declared independent?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: C [1991]
Notes:
Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. During World War II, in 1941, Axis Powers invaded Yugoslavia which includes the present-day territory of Croatia and created Independent State of Croatia. After the war, Croatia was annexed into the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Croatia declared independence on 25 June 1991 and fought the Croatia War of Independence from 1991 to 1995 with Yugoslavia for the same.
4. Which of the following had invented a type of water-clock to measure time?
[A] Sumerians
[B] Assyrian
[C] Akkadian
[D] Babylonian
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Correct Answer: A [Sumerians]
Notes:The Sumerians invented a type of water-clock which was used to measure time. They counted their twelve months of the year by observing the decrease and increase in the shadow of the moon.
5. Which of the following reasons helped the victory of the Assyrians over Babylon?
1) Their weapons were made of iron.
2) They used horses and chariots in the war.
3) They were superior warriors, more skilled in warfare.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Assyrians owed their success to three primary factors:
1) Their weapons were made of iron.
2) They used horses and chariots in the war.
3) They were superior warriors, more skilled in warfare.
6. Power and position in society was based on which of the following during the feudal period in Europe?
[A] Level of education
[B] Number of slaves
[C] Amount of land possessed
[D] Amount of money earned
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Correct Answer: C [Amount of land possessed]
Notes:
Power and position in society was based on the amount of land possessed, during the feudal period in Europe. After receiving land from the kings, the powerful men, were known as Lords who promised to provide protection and security to the society.
7. The process of Renaissance started at which of the following places?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Britain
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: D [Italy]
Notes:
The word ‘Renaissance’ literally means ‘rebirth’ of learning. In the 14th century the process of ‘Renaissance’ started in Italy – a literary movement – and it spread fast throughout the Europe.
8. Which of the following invented the telescope?
[A] Galileo
[B] Copernicus
[C] John Gutenberg
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Galileo]
Notes:
Galileo invented the telescope. Galileo made his first telescope in the year 1609. It was modeled after telescopes produced in other parts of Europe that could magnify objects three times.
9. Throughout the Middle Ages, the world was perceived as a flat base divided into how many continents?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: C [5]
Notes:
Throughout the Middle Ages, the world was perceived as a flat base. It was considered to be divided into the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa and at the Centre was Jerusalem.
10. Ferdinand Magellan organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies in which of the following period?
[A] 1529 to 1532
[B] 1519 to 1522
[C] 1521 to 1526
[D] 1419 to 1422
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Correct Answer: B [1519 to 1522]
Notes:
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522. He was also under the employment of the King of Spain.
