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Ancient and World History

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Ancient and world history covers the rise and fall of major civilizations, their cultural practices, and their administrative developments. Topics span from the Persian and Byzantine empires to the architectural marvels of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. This collection of practice questions is tailored for candidates preparing for history and general studies sections.

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Ancient and World History Questions

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india external invasions and assimilation the kushanas kushans, sakas and hunas

The most important Pahlava ruler was ______.

  1. Mues

  2. Gondophernes

  3. Menander

  4. Darius
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gondophares I was the founder of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom which is now in western Pakistan(north-west part of India) towards the end of the 1st century BC. Coins of Gondophernes, some bearing his Indian name Guduphara, indicate that he may have reigned supreme over both eastern Iran and northwestern India. 

Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism
"To William most glorious duke of the Aquitanians, bishop Fulbert the favor of his prayers. Asked to write something concerning of fealty, I have noted briefly for you on the authority of the books the things which follow. He who swears fealty to his lord ought always to have six things in memory; what is harmless, safe, honorable, useful, easy, practicable."

This passage describes__________________.

  1. The duties of serfs.

  2. The duties of vassals.

  3. The duties of the nobility.

  4. The duties of the clergy.

  5. The duties of a king.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The text describes an oath of fealty given by a vassal to his lord, outlining the expected ethical and practical commitments, such as being harmless, safe, and useful. This outlines the reciprocal duties of vassals in the feudal system.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

The term 'Souhalt' was associated with which of the following?

  1. Language in the old testament of bible

  2. Language in use during Aztec civilization

  3. The name given to the people of Aztec civilization

  4. The name given to the people of Inkes civilization
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aztecs people were known as Tenkos. This was the title for them. As per Aztec calendar, there were 265 days in a year. They used Souhalt as their common language and used pictographic writings.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Which of the following statements about how the Maya and the Aztec were similar is incorrect?

  1. They both had a three-tiered social class system.

  2. They both practiced ritual human sacrifice.

  3. They both occupied part of the Yucatn Peninsula.

  4. They both were conquered by the Spaniards.

  5. They both were made up of a collection of city-states.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

They both were conquered by the Spaniards.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Which of the following American territories was associated with Aztec civilization?

  1. Honderus

  2. Equidor

  3. Peru

  4. Mexico
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to 16th centuries. With the decline of the Toltec civilization came political fragmentation in the Valley of Mexico, and into this new game of political contenders for the Toltec throne stepped outsiders: the Aztec. Newcomers to the Valley of Mexico, they were seen as crude and unrefined in the eyes of the existing Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the fallen Toltec empire. Latecomers to Mexico's central plateau, the Aztecs thought of themselves as heirs to the prestigious civilizations that had preceded them, much as Charlemagne did with respect to the fallen Roman Empire.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

What was the name given to the people of Aztec civilization ?

  1. Tenkos

  2. Dellas

  3. Souhalts

  4. Mexicans
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tenkos were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521. The Tenkos  peoples included different ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Tenkos culture was organized into city-states some of which joined to form alliances, political confederations, or empires.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Ball play was a kind of religious worship according to which civilization in the American continent?

  1. Maya

  2. Aztecs

  3. Inkes

  4. Kish
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mesoamerican ballgame was a sport with ritual associations played since 1400 BC by the indigenous people of Ancient Mesoamerica. This game was also called the Maya ball game because of its influence in the political, religious, and social life of the Mayas. This ball game has its association with the Mesoamerican mythology also. 

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Chose from below the way in which the Aztec Empire differed the most from the Empires of Europe?

  1. It was not developed in terms of food production, tool technology and domestication of livestock.

  2. It lacked a centralized government.

  3. It did not have a strong military.

  4. It had a written language.

  5. It had no distinctive social classes.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Aztec Empire lacked large domesticated livestock (like horses or cattle) and the associated metal tool technology common in European empires, which significantly impacted their food production and labor methods.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Aztec chinampas were _______________.

  1. The name for the social class system that created a highly-stratified society.

  2. The name given to the descendants of kings.

  3. The floating agricultural beds used in the city of Tenochtitlan.

  4. The collective name of the main deities of the sun and moon.

  5. The name for the Mesoamerican sport that often ended in human sacrifice.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chinampas were artificial agricultural islands constructed by the Aztecs in the shallow lake waters around Tenochtitlan to grow crops intensively. This innovation allowed for highly productive farming in a marshy environment.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

In the postclassical period, the people who succeeded the Toltecs as the rulers of central Mexico were ____________.

  1. Incas.

  2. Aztecs.

  3. Olmecs.

  4. Maya.

  5. Chavn.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Following the collapse of the Toltec civilization in central Mexico, the Aztecs rose to dominance in the postclassical period. They established their capital at Tenochtitlan and built a vast empire in the region. Other groups like the Maya and Incas inhabited different geographical areas.

Multiple choice history buildings, paintings and books man's lifestyle in a society our life in society tracing changes through a thousand years

Who collected the Manuscripts?

  1. Wealthy people

  2. Rulers

  3. Monasteries and temples

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manuscripts and documents were made to provide a lot of detailed information to people. They were placed in libraries and archives. Manuscripts were collected by wealthy people, rulers, monasteries and temples.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Which was the first civilization in history of the world to have a system of selecting public official on the basis of education and competitive examination?

  1. Arabs

  2. Chinese Civilization

  3. Iranian Civilization

  4. Egyptian Civilization
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chinese civilization, particularly during the Han and later dynasties, established the Imperial Examination system, which selected officials based on merit and education rather than hereditary status.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Which of the following is associated with 'Twelve Tables'?

  1. Roman Civilization

  2. Greek Civilization

  3. Arab Civilization

  4. Iranian Civilization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Law of the Twelve Tables was the legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law, providing a framework for social and legal relations in the Roman Republic.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

'Sphinx' is associated with which of the following civilization?

  1. Egyptian civilization

  2. Roman civilization

  3. Sumerian civilization

  4. Chinese civilization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, iconic to ancient Egyptian civilization.