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 was the first dynasty in China?
[A] Tang
[B] Xia
[C] Han
[D] Shang
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Correct Answer: B [Xia]
Notes:
The Xia dynasty is the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography. It was the first government to emerge in ancient China and became the first to adhere to the policy of dynastic succession.
2. Age of Pericles is regarded as the ‘Golden Age’ in the history of which of the following?
[A] Chinese
[B] Greeks
[C] Mesopotamians
[D] Romans
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Correct Answer: B [Greeks]
Notes:
Age of Pericles is regarded as the ‘Golden Age’ in Greek history. The period was as remarkable as the Augustan Age in Rome, Elizabethan Age in England, Gupta Age in India or Meiji Age in Japan.
3. Which of the following compiled ‘Encyclopedia of Astronomy’?
[A] Cloudius Ptolemy
[B] Galen
[C] Celsus
[D] Pliny
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Correct Answer: A [Cloudius Ptolemy ]
Notes:
Cloudius Ptolemy who was an astronomer was the author of ‘Encyclopedia of Astronomy’. He also displayed his knowledge in geography and was the first map-maker of the world.
4. Which of the following was the name of the river on which Rome was founded?
[A] Rubicon
[B] Forum
[C] Romulus
[D] Tiber
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Correct Answer: D [Tiber]
Notes:
Tiber was the name of the river on which Rome was founded. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy and the longest river in Central Italy.
5. Caesar, Pompey, and Crasus in 60 B.C. formed a governing group which was called?
[A] the Republic
[B] a trimvirate
[C] a legion
[D] the Dictatorship
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Correct Answer: B [a trimvirate]
Notes:
Caesar, Pompey, and Crasus in 60 B.C. formed a governing group which was called a trimvirate. It was an informal alliance among three prominent politicians in the late Roman Republic.
6. 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.
7. How many expeditions did Columbus make to the Americas?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [4]
Notes:
The explorer Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who discovered the Americas and whose journeys marked the beginning of centuries of transatlantic colonization. He made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502.
8. Which of the following were the causes of American War of Independence?
1. England symbolized old and traditional institutions like the Church, monarchy and feudal heritages.
2. The Puritans developed a progressive out-look for a free society of free men without the bondage of the Church or such other out-of-date restrictions.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Some of the causes of American War of Independence are:
1. England symbolized old and traditional institutions like the Church, monarchy and feudal heritages.
2. The Puritans developed a progressive out-look for a free society of free men without the bondage of the Church or such other out-of-date restrictions.
9. Which of the following was the root cause of all political unrest in France?
[A] Feudalism
[B] Raised prices
[C] Bourbon Monarchy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bourbon Monarchy ]
Notes:
The Bourbon Monarchy was the root cause of all the political unrest in France. The Bourbon dynasty was ruling over France and Louis XIV who was the King of France reigned from 1661 to 1715.
10. Which of the following constituted the privileged class in the 18th century French society?
[A] Peasants and nobility
[B] Clergy and peasants
[C] First and Third estate
[D] Clergy and nobility
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Correct Answer: D [Clergy and nobility]
Notes:
Clergy and nobility constituted the privileged class in the 18th century French society. They enjoyed certain special privileges and were exempted from paying any types of taxes.
