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. The Chinese civilization flourished in the flat rich land drained by which of the following rivers?
1) The Hwang-ho
2) The Yang-tse-kiang
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Like other river valley civilizations, the Chinese civilization also flourished in the flat rich land through which flowed the two great rivers – the Hwang ho and the Yang tse kiang.
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 society was divided into two segments- Patrician or the upper Class and Plebian or the poor commoners?
[A] Greek society
[B] Roman society
[C] Babylonian society
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Greek society]
Notes:
The ancient Roman society was divided into two segments, i.e., the Patrician or the upper Class and Plebian or the poor commoners. The Roman republic was established in 509 B.C.
14. 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.
15. The western European societies were influenced most by which of the following during the early middle ages?
[A] The Byzantine empire
[B] Elected Parliaments
[C] The Roman Catholic Church
[D] National Monarchies
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Correct Answer: C [The Roman Catholic Church]
Notes:
The western European societies were influenced most the Roman Catholic Church during the early middle ages. Religious life assumed new forms or reformed established ones during that time. Missionaries expanded the geographic boundaries of the faith.
16. Which of the following constituted the privileged class in the 18th century French society?
[A] Peasants and nobility
[B] Clergy and peasants
[C] First and Third estate
[D] Clergy and nobility
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Correct Answer: D [Clergy and nobility]
Notes:
Clergy and nobility constituted the privileged class in the 18th century French society. They enjoyed certain special privileges and were exempted from paying any types of taxes.
17. Zollverein refers to which of the following?
[A] Trade Union
[B] Labours Union
[C] Farmers Union
[D] Customs Union
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Correct Answer: D [Customs Union]
Notes:
Zollverein refers to Customs Union which was established in 1818 in Prussia. Consequently the internal taxes on commercial goods were abolished and free trade was established. There was no tax was imposed on raw-materials coming into Prussia from outside.
18. Which of the following slogan was shouted during the February Revolution?
[A] Freedom and justice
[B] Bread and peace
[C] Let them eat cake
[D] No more War
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Correct Answer: B [Bread and peace]
Notes:
“Bread and peace” slogan was shouted during the February Revolution. On February 23, International Women’s Day, the women of Russia demonstrated against the slaughter happening in the war, calling for bread and peace.
19. Hitler invaded the Soviet Union due to which of the following reasons?
[A] He wanted more land for the Germans to live on
[B] He wanted control of Moscow
[C] He wanted control of the country’s oil and wheat fields
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [He wanted control of the country’s oil and wheat fields ]
Notes:
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union. It started on Sunday, 22 June 1941, during World War II. It is considered as the largest German military operation of World War II.
20. The Bolshevik group in Russian Revolution was led by which of the following?
[A] Stalin
[B] Karl Mark
[C] Vladimir Lenin
[D] Tsar
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Correct Answer: C [Vladimir Lenin ]
Notes:
The Bolshevik group in Russian Revolution was led by Vladimir Lenin. Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He is known to have developed a variant of Marxism known as Leninism.
