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.
11. Which of the following dynasty developed the concept of Mandate of Heaven?
[A] Xia Dynasty
[B] Shang Dynasty
[C] Qin Dynasty
[D] Zhou Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Zhou Dynasty]
Notes:
The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese political and religious teaching that was used in ancient and imperial China to justify the rule of the King or Emperor of China. It was developed during the rule of the Zhou dynasty which ruled from 1046 to 256 BC.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Christopher Columbus is most known for which of the following reasons?
[A] Starting the European exploration of America
[B] Discovering the Hudson River
[C] First to circumnavigate the globe
[D] Discovery of India
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Correct Answer: A [Starting the European exploration of America]
Notes:
Christopher Columbus who was an Italian explorer and navigator was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia. On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus officially set foot in the Americas and claimed the land for Spain.
15. Which of the following world leader(s) paid for Columbus’ expedition across the Atlantic Ocean?
1) Queen Isabella
2) King Ferdinand of Spain
3) Louis XII of France
4) King Edward IV
Select the correct answer from the codes given below?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3, & 4
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Christopher Columbus tried for eighteen long years to persuade the rulers of Portugal and Spain to furnish him with ships for a voyage into the Atlantic. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain paid for Columbus’ expedition across the Atlantic Ocean.
16. Which of the following Hindu ruler welcomed Vasco da Gama?
[A] King of Junagarh
[B] Zomorin
[C] Jahangir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Zomorin]
Notes:
Zamorin, who was the Hindu king of Calicut cordially welcomed Vasco da Gama and the first European was granted permission to establish trade contacts in this southern country of India establishing the first factory at Calicut.
17. 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.
18. French Revolution started in which year?
[A] 1775
[B] 1783
[C] 1789
[D] 1793
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Correct Answer: C [1789]
Notes:
French Revolution was a period of more than 10 years that saw radical political and societal change in France. It started with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the formation of the French Consulate in November 1799. It is one of the greatest events is in the annals of world history and civilization and is rightly regarded as the springboard from which Europe jumped into the most dynamic period of her history.
19. Which of the following factors helped the rise of the modern nation-states?
1) The disintegration of the Holy Roman Empire left a vacuum that came to be filled.
2) The end of feudalism helped their rise
3) The rise of a nation-state on the basis of territory, population, law, and sovereignty.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following factors helped the rise of the modern nation-states.
1) The disintegration of the Holy Roman Empire left a vacuum that came to be filled.
2) The end of feudalism helped their rise.
3) The rise of a nation-state on the basis of territory, population, law, and sovereignty.
20. Which of the following was the official name of Lenin’s new government?
[A] The Soviet of the People’s Commissars
[B] The Politburo
[C] The Executive Committee
[D] The Supreme Soviet
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Correct Answer: A [The Soviet of the People’s Commissars]
Notes:
The Soviet of the People’s Commissars was the official name of Lenin’s new government. Vladimir Lenin became the head of the new government of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
