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 of the following Prime Minister is known for his “Iron Curtain Speech”?
[A] Clement Attlee
[B] Neville Chamberlain
[C] Winston Churchill
[D] Herbert Morrison
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Correct Answer: C [Winston Churchill]
Notes:
One of the most famous speeches of the Cold War period in which former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill condemns the Soviet Union’s policies in Europe is also called as Iron Curtain Speech.
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 of the following was the world’s earliest form of paper that was invented by the Egyptians?
[A] Hieroglyphics
[B] Papyrus
[C] Cuneiform
[D] Bone Script
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Correct Answer: A [Hieroglyphics]
Notes:
Hieroglyphics was the world’s earliest form of paper that was invented by the Egyptians. All the sacred literatures of Egyptians were written in hieroglyphics which were in the form of some signs, each sign representing some expression.
4. Which of the following was the new building material discovered by Romans?
[A] Bricks
[B] Marble
[C] Concrete
[D] Iron
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Correct Answer: C [Concrete]
Notes:
The new building material discovered by Romans was concrete. Roman concrete was also called opus caementicium. It was a material used in construction in Ancient Rome and was based on a hydraulic-setting cement.
5. Which of the following were sent to preach Christianity to the world?
[A] Disciples
[B] Priests
[C] Bishops
[D] Apostles
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Correct Answer: D [Apostles]
Notes:
In Christian theology, Apostles, particularly the Twelve Apostles which are also known as the Twelve Disciples were the primary disciples of Jesus according to the New Testament. After the death of Jesus, these Twelve Apostles helped to spread Christianity.
6. Which of the following factors led to the decline of European nobles in Late Middle Age?
[A] Rise of nation states
[B] Decreasing importance of towns and cities
[C] Increase in influence of serfs
[D] Collapse of international trade
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Correct Answer: A [Rise of nation states]
Notes:
Rise of nation states led to the decline of European nobles in Late Middle Age. Primarily, the emergence of strong European monarchs led to a decline in the power and authority of the feudal lords.
7. Which of the following world leader(s) paid for Columbus’ expedition across the Atlantic Ocean?
1) Queen Isabella
2) King Ferdinand of Spain
3) Louis XII of France
4) King Edward IV
Select the correct answer from the codes given below?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3, & 4
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Christopher Columbus tried for eighteen long years to persuade the rulers of Portugal and Spain to furnish him with ships for a voyage into the Atlantic. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain paid for Columbus’ expedition across the Atlantic Ocean.
8. Which of the following was the name of ships on Columbus’ first voyage?
1) Santa Maria
2) The Pinta
3) The Nina
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
After Columbus succeeded in persuading the Queen Isabella of Spain to furnish him with three tiny ships – the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina, he started with his voyage into the Atlantic ocean.
9. Which of the following became the commander-in-chief of the American war of Independence?
[A] Sir Henry Clinton
[B] George Washington
[C] Lord George Germain
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [George Washington ]
Notes:
George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the American war of Independence. In October 1781 at Yorktown, the British General Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans.
10. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in which of the following year?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1919
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: C [1919]
Notes:
The Treaty of Versailles was one of the most important peace treaties that brought World War I to an end. The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919. It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
