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 battles foiled Napoleon’s scheme of invading England in 1805?
[A] Battle of Trafalgar
[B] Battle of Leipzing
[C] Battle of Waterloo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Trafalgar]
Notes:
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle fought on October 21, 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between a British fleet under the command of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson and a combined French and Spanish fleet off the coast of Spain, near the Cape of Trafalgar. The British fleet emerged victorious, despite being outnumbered by the combined French and Spanish forces. The battle was a significant victory for the British, as it effectively ended the threat of a French invasion of Britain and cemented British naval dominance for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was also notable for the death of Nelson, who was killed during the fighting.
2. Rome fought the Punic Wars with which of the following?
[A] Alexandria
[B] Greeks
[C] Gauls
[D] Carthage
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Correct Answer: D [Carthage]
Notes:
Rome fought the Punic Wars with Carthage. The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between 264 and 146 BC. The First Punic War broke out in Sicily in 264 BC.
3. 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.
4. Which of the following Apostles did not know Jesus during his ministry and before his Crucifixion?
[A] Paul
[B] Andrew
[C] Peter
[D] Matthew
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Correct Answer: A [Paul]
Notes:
Paul also called Saint pauls is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. He did not know Jesus during his ministry and before his Crucifixion.
5. 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.
6. Which of the following was the father of Mohammed?
[A] Abu Talib
[B] Abdullah
[C] Abdul-Motalib
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Abdullah ]
Notes:
Prophet Muhammad was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatimah bint Amr of the Makhzum clan. Muhammad’s father, Abdullah, died almost six months before he was born, leaving him in the care of his paternal grandfather Abd al-Muttalib.
7. Which of the following were the harbingers of renaissance?
1. Peter Abelard
2. Roger Bacon
3. Dante
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Peter Abelard, Roger Bacon and Dante were the harbingers of renaissance. The book ‘The Divine Comedy’ of Dante was based on patriotism and love for humanity.
8. Which of the following figure of the Renaissance is most associated with the humanist movement?
[A] Luther
[B] Petrarch
[C] More
[D] Da Vinci
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Correct Answer: B [Petrarch]
Notes:
Petrarch of the Renaissance is most associated with the humanist movement. He is traditionally called the “Father of Humanism”. He is considered by many to more generally be the “Father of the Renaissance.”
9. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of which of the following?
[A] Greek empire
[B] Roman empire
[C] Byzantine empire
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Byzantine empire ]
Notes:
Constantinople fell in 1453. It marked the end of the Byzantine empire. The city ceased to be a Centre of Christian faith and learning. Many Greek scholars and intellectuals began to travel westwards with all their precious manuscripts and writings.
10. Which of the following factors were responsible for the growth of Mercantilism in Europe?
1) Increased food supply again made possible further population increase.
2) With the increase of population, the scale of operations also increased.
3) The Fall of Feudalism was another cause for the rise of Mercantilism.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Mercantilism grew due to several reasons. some of the reasons are:
1) Increased food supply again made possible further population increase.
2) With the increase of population, the scale of operations also increased.
3) The Fall of Feudalism was another cause for the rise of Mercantilism.
