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. The Treaty of Portsmouth brought an end to a war in 1905 fought between?
[A] Russia & Japan
[B] Romania & Bulgaria
[C] Russia & Turkey
[D] Russia & USA

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2. Which country was known as Gold Coast in past?
[A] Burkina Faso
[B] Togo
[C] Ghana
[D] Mali

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3. Which one of the following is the underground army of the African National Congress?
[A] Unkhonto
[B] Kwazulu
[C] Xhosa
[D] Ulundi

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4. From which nation the Democratic Republic of Congo gained its independence in 1960?
[A] Portugal
[B] Spain
[C] Belgium
[D] France

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5. Which of the following is the oldest civilization of the world?
[A] Indus Valley Civilization
[B] Mesopotamian Civilization
[C] Nile Valley Civilization
[D] Chinese Civilization

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6. Which of the following kings laid the foundation of the Assyrian Empire?
[A] Shalmaneser IV
[B] TiglathPilesar III
[C] Sennacherib
[D] Assurbanipal

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7. The Han dynasty ruled during which of the following period?
[A] 221-206 AD
[B] 221-206 BC
[C] 386-589 AD
[D] 206 BCE-220 AD

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8. What was the name of Rome’s first written laws?
[A] Gravitas
[B] Triumvirates
[C] Consuls
[D] Twelve Tables

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9. Which of the following awarded capital punishment to the Jesus?
[A] Marullus
[B] Agrippa I
[C] Marcellus
[D] Pontius Pilate

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10. Which of the following statements are correct regarding feudal system of Europe?
1. Land was the chief source of wealth and power in the Middle Age.
2. Social organization was according to a man’s – relation to land. 
3. Social status was determined by the conditions in which man held his land and by the extent of that land.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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