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 is the foundation for many of the international treaties and organizations that currently shape the world after World War II?
[A] Breton Woods Agreement
[B] Atlantic Charter
[C] Bermuda Conference
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic Charter]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Atlantic Charter. Established in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, it outlined principles for post-war peace, including self-determination and economic cooperation. This charter laid the groundwork for the United Nations and influenced many international treaties, promoting a new world order based on collective security and human rights.
2. The “1989 Tiananmen Square Protests” happened in which nation?
[A] Japan
[B] North Korea
[C] South Korea
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
The “1989 Tiananmen Square Protests” happened in China. It is also known as the June Fourth Incident. This protests happened in Tiananmen Square of Beijing. The protest’s major goals were to end the corruption of the Communist Party of China; to bring democratic reforms such as freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of association and to bring economic-free market reforms in China. But, these protests were brutally suppressed by the Chinese Government which lead to the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
3. The Zhou dynasty ruled china during which of the following period?
[A] 221-206 BC
[B] 1046-256 BC
[C] 206 BCE-220 AD
[D] 1600-1050 BC
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Correct Answer: B [1046-256 BC]
Notes:
The Zhou dynasty was the longest dynasty in the history of China which ruled the region for almost 8 centuries. The Zhou dynasty ruled from 1046 B. C. E. to 256 B. C. E.
4. The Chinese made paper in which of the following year?
[A] 100 A.D.
[B] 105 A.D.
[C] 110 A.D.
[D] 115 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [105 A.D.]
Notes:
The invention of paper in ancient China was the greatest contribution to mankind. The Chinese made paper in 105 A.D. They used a brush that was made up of camel-hair for writing and painting.
5. Which of the following were the first inventors of the Mariner’s compass?
[A] Spainish
[B] Greek
[C] Chinese
[D] Persian
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Correct Answer: C [Chinese]
Notes:
The Chinese were the first inventors of the Mariner’s compass. It was invented in China during the rule of the Han Dynasty between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD.
6. Which of the following made the Islamic religion Militant?
[A] Ali
[B] Abu Bakr
[C] Husayn
[D] Omar
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Correct Answer: D [Omar]
Notes:
In 634 A. D. The Caliph Omar succeeded Abu Bakr. Omar made Islam militant by offering the non-Islam’s the three alternatives of accepting the Koran, paying tribute, or facing the sword.
7. 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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Under the feudal system of Europe land was the chief source of wealth and power in the Middle Age. Social organization was according to a man’s – relation to land. Social status was determined by the conditions in which man held his land and by the extent of that land.
8. In what country was Christopher Columbus born?
[A] Spain
[B] Portugal
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: D [Italy]
Notes:
Christopher Columbus who was born in 1451 was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. He opened the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
9. Which of the following was the first English sailor who went round the world?
[A] William Adams
[B] John Cook
[C] Francis Drake
[D] Magellan
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Correct Answer: C [Francis Drake ]
Notes:
Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain, privateer, naval officer and explorer. He was also the first English sailor who in his ship the Golden Hind went around the world from 1577 to 1580.
10. Who started using coal to process iron?
[A] Abraham Derby
[B] John Macadam
[C] Sir George Stephenson
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Abraham Derby ]
Notes:
Abraham Derby started using coal to process iron in the year 1750. This helped England, in particular, because England had rich rich deposits of coal. This process made the industries to produce steel at a cheap rate.
