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 ‘ziggurats’ in Sumerian Civilization refers to which of the following?
[A] Prison
[B] Meeting hall
[C] Schools
[D] Temples
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Correct Answer: D [Temples]
Notes:
The ‘ziggurats’ in Sumerian Civilization refers to temples. The temples were even storeyed and pyramidical in structure. The Sumerians knew the art of constructing the arch and the’ dome.
2. Who built the hanging gardens of Babylon?
[A] TiglathPilesar III
[B] Shalmaneser IV
[C] Assurbanipal
[D] Nebuchadnezzar
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Correct Answer: D [Nebuchadnezzar]
Notes:
As a gift to his wife, Amytis, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II was said to have constructed the luxurious Hanging Gardens in the sixth century B.C. because she was homesick for the beautiful vegetation and mountains of her native Media.
3. Which of the following region came to be known as ‘Magna Grecia’ or Greater Greece?
[A] Arabian
[B] Persian
[C] Mediterranean
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mediterranean ]
Notes:
Naval competition with ancient Phonicians turned the Greeks into good mariners. Gradually they were able to conquere and colonize the whole of the Mediterranean region. This region came to be known as ‘Magna Grecia’ or Greater Greece.
4. Which of the following codified laws of the Greeks?
[A] Draco
[B] Solon
[C] Pisistratus
[D] Cleisthenes
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Correct Answer: A [Draco]
Notes:Draco codified laws of the Greek Civilization whereas Solon introduced reforms in the economy and in political affairs. Pisistratus introduced land reforms whereas Cleisthenes put into practice the idea of Ostracism.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Which of the following ransacked Rome 455 A.D.?
[A] Huns
[B] Vandals
[C] Visigoths
[D] Byzantines
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Correct Answer: C [Visigoths]
Notes:
Rome was ransacked by the Vandals in 455 A.D. While the Vandals did sack Rome, they spared most of the city’s inhabitants and did not burn down its buildings.
8. 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.
9. Which of the following succeeded Abu Bakr?
[A] Ali
[B] Husayn
[C] Omar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Omar]
Notes:
The Caliph Omar succeeded Abu Bakr in 634 A.D. He was Mohammed’s brother-in-law and with his efforts, he conquered Syria, Egypt, Persia and spread Islam there. He also occupied Jerusalem.
10. Power and position in society was based on which of the following during the feudal period in Europe?
[A] Level of education
[B] Number of slaves
[C] Amount of land possessed
[D] Amount of money earned
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Correct Answer: C [Amount of land possessed]
Notes:
Power and position in society was based on the amount of land possessed, during the feudal period in Europe. After receiving land from the kings, the powerful men, were known as Lords who promised to provide protection and security to the society.
