World History Quiz Questions
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 upper part of Mesopotamia was known as __:
[A] Assyria
[B] Akkad
[C] Babylon
[D] Sumer
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Correct Answer: A [Assyria]
Notes:
Some of the major Mesopotamian civilizations include the Sumerian, Assyrian, Akkadian, and Babylonian civilizations. The upper part of Mesopotamia was known as Assyria whereas the lower part was called Babylon which consisted of Sumer and Akkad. The Mesopotamian civilization flourished almost at the same time as the Egyptian civilization.
2. Enlil was the chief deity of which of the following?
[A] Sumerians
[B] Egyptians
[C] Chinese
[D] Babylonian
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Correct Answer: A [Sumerians]
Notes:
Enlil was the chief deity of Sumerians. He was the god of earth and air and Enki was the god of the waters. The Sumerians buried the dead-bodies in their own house.
3. The Shang dynasty ruled during which of the following period?
[A] 1046-256 BC
[B] 1600-1050 BC
[C] 221-206 BC
[D] 206 BCE-220 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1600-1050 BC]
Notes:
The Shang dynasty is the earliest recorded Chinese dynasty supported by archaeological evidence. The Shang dynasty ruled china from 1600 B. C. to 1050 B. C. Under the Shang dynasty, there were advances in maths, astronomy, art, and military technology.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. In 313 AD Constantine issued which of the following document to stop the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
[A] Christian Treaty
[B] The Document of Milan
[C] The new Testament
[D] The Edict Of Milan
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Correct Answer: D [The Edict Of Milan]
Notes:
The Edict of Milan was the February 313 A.D. agreement to treat Christians benevolently within the Roman Empire. It was a legal document issued by Emperor Constantine the Great, proclaiming religious tolerance and bringing an end to the persecution of Christians.
7. The teachings of Jesus were in which of the following forms?
1) Oral
2) Written
Select the correct answer 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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The teachings of Jesus Christ were only oral. They were not written down and compiled during his lifetime. They came to be written down into the New Testament of the Bible during 70 and 100 A.D.
8. Which of the following periods is known as the Feudal Age?
[A] 9th to 14th century A.D.
[B] 7th to 10th century A.D.
[C] 4th to 7th century A.D.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [9th to 14th century A.D.]
Notes:The period between the 9th and 14th century A.D. is known as the Feudal Age. Feudalism was essentially an outgrowth in response to the needs and conditions of the times.
9. The book ‘Sprit of the Law’ is written by which of the following?
[A] Edmund Burke
[B] Rousseau
[C] Montesquieu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Montesquieu]
Notes:The book ‘Sprit of the Law’ was written by Montesquieu. In this book he vehemently criticized the despotic rule of the king. Voltaire also opposed the activities of the Church and the clergy.
10. Which of the following was the longest battle in the First Word War?
[A] Battle of Mons
[B] Battle of Somme
[C] Battle of Verdun
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Verdun]
Notes:
Battle of Verdun was the longest battle in the First Word War. It was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. It took place on the hills north of Verdun-sur-Meuse.
