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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 east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases the middle ages national liberation movements in the colonies history

The Tang Dynasty was able to re-establish an empire quickly because _______________________.

  1. Its rulers finished building the Grand Canal.

  2. There was a population increase in the countryside.

  3. Tang rulers restored the bureaucracy by reviving and expanding the civil service exams.

  4. Tang leaders formed military partnerships with nomadic tribes to the west and north.

  5. Its leaders abandoned Confucianism to appeal to the majority-Buddhist population.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tang Dynasty's rapid re-establishment of the empire was significantly aided by the completion and expansion of the Grand Canal, which facilitated trade, communication, and the movement of troops between northern and southern China.

Multiple choice east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases the middle ages national liberation movements in the colonies history

All of these were characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty established by Kublai Khan EXCEPT:

  1. Its leaders created the largest empire yet in Chinese history.

  2. Kublai and his successors built connections through trade and foreign contacts.

  3. Yuan leaders used Beijing as a capital city.

  4. Emperors implemented massive changes to the Chinese bureaucracy.

  5. Mongols kept their separate identities from the ethnic Chinese.
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Explanation

Its leaders created the largest empire yet in Chinese history.

Multiple choice east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases the middle ages national liberation movements in the colonies history

Ming China was known for all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. Driving the Mongols out of China.

  2. Leading a series of naval expeditions that spanned East Asia to the east coast of Africa.

  3. Officially adopting Buddhism as the state religion.

  4. Limiting trade with foreigners to a few coastal cities.

  5. Constructing the Forbidden City inside Beijing.
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Explanation

Driving the Mongols out of China.

Multiple choice east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases the middle ages national liberation movements in the colonies history

Compared to Classical China, Classical India ___________________.

  1. Had more religious influence in society

  2. Was more secular

  3. Was less diverse that Chinese society

  4. Had a strong, central government throughout the Classical Period

  5. Believed in social equality
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Explanation

Classical India was deeply influenced by religious structures, specifically the caste system and the dominance of Hinduism and Buddhism, which permeated social and political life more explicitly than in the more secular-bureaucratic Classical China.

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

Which among the following is the best example for the vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world?

  1. Caravan

  2. Silk Route

  3. Early ships

  4. Gold coins
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Silk Route is the best example for the vibrant premodern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world. The silk route was an ancient network of trade routes that were for centuries central to cultural interaction originally through regions of Eurasia connecting the East and West and stretching from the Korean peninsula and Japan to the Mediterranean Sea.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity christianity rise and spread of christianity religion in the sixth century bce

In addition to Judaism, identify the two cultures that most influenced the development of early Christianity.

  1. Sumerian and Egyptian

  2. Greek and Roman

  3. Egyptian and Greek

  4. Sumerian and Roman
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Early Christianity developed within the context of the Roman Empire and was heavily influenced by both Jewish traditions and the broader Greco-Roman culture.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Who spread the Indian numeral Zero to the world?

  1. Chinese

  2. Romans

  3. Arabs

  4. Mughals
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zero was invented by Indians. Once Zero was invented it transformed counting and Mathematics in a way that would change the World. This invention was spread to the world by Arabs. The Indians created a different symbol for every number for one to nine. They are today known as 'Arabic Numerals.'

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Who translated the Indian works in Mathematics, medicine, astronomy and literature into Arabic?

  1. Chinese

  2. Romans

  3. Arabs

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After the conquest of Sind, many Indian Scholars such as Bhala and Manaka were invited to Baghdad. An Indian physician Dhana served as chief medical officer in Baghdad. Knowledge on Hindu Philosophy, Mathematics, Astronomy and Medicine became popular with the Arabs and notable works on same were translated into Arabic with the help of Indian scholars.  Many noted Indian works on Astronomy such as Brahma Sidhanta and Khanda Khadyaka were translated into Arabic.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

By 1200 AD , ________ had become elaborate institutions which employed hunderds of artisans, dancers, musicians, priests, administrators etc and thus became centres of political and economic power.

  1. Mosques

  2. Palaces

  3. Temples

  4. Gardens
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C Correct answer
Explanation

By 1200 AD, the temples had become elaborate institutions which employed hundreds of artisans, dancers, musicians, priests, administrators, servants, etc. They collected taxes from the villages, lent money on interest to traders, etc. organized fairs and markets to which thronged buyers and sellers of goods. These temples thus became centers of political and economic power.

Multiple choice history heritage management conservation and preservation of heritage sources of modern history introduction to medieval india

_______ are the living fact-bearers of a particular period.

  1. Coins

  2. Pots and pans

  3. Artefacts

  4. Inscriptions
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Inscriptions are seen on rocks, pillars, stones, slabs, walls of buildings, and body of temples. Some convey monarchical orders regarding administrative, religious and major decisions to the public in general. Others are records of the followers of major religions. The most famous inscriptions are of Ashoka.

Multiple choice history heritage management conservation and preservation of heritage sources of modern history introduction to medieval india

From the 1st century C.E. inscriptions began to occur on coins, metal images and sculptures, and also on copper plates.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Taxila and the Kalawan copper-plate inscriptions (c. 1st century CE or earlier) are among the earliest known instances of copper plates being used for writing in the Indian subcontinent.