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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 medieval world history world history general knowledge

The empire began as an alliance of three warning Nahua city-states : Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco and Tlacopan. These three city-states rules the area in and around the Valley of Mexico from $1428$ until they were defeated by the Sapnish conquistadores under Hernan Cortes in $1521$. Which empire are we talking about?

  1. Inca

  2. Aztec

  3. Maya

  4. Byzatine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan formed the basis of the Aztec Empire. This alliance dominated the Valley of Mexico until the Spanish conquest in 1521.

Multiple choice medieval world history world history general knowledge

Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

  1. Arab Civilization

  2. Chinese Civilization

  3. Egyption Civilization

  4. Iranian Civilization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great, was the first of the Persian Empires and is central to Iranian civilization.

Multiple choice medieval world history world history general knowledge

The Greeks used the word Polis to refer are _________.

  1. concept of excessive pride

  2. city-state

  3. notion of loyalty to the Central Government

  4. pursuit of truth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Ancient Greece, the 'Polis' referred to the city-state, which was the fundamental political unit of Greek civilization.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Zoroastrianism was the religion of ancient ______.

  1. China

  2. Rome

  3. America

  4. Persia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Zoroastrianism is an ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran. The descendants of Zoroastrian Iran (Persia) immigrants are known as Parsis. Zoroastrianism was the state religion of three Persian dynasties, until the Muslim conquest of Persia in 7th century AD. Zoroaster is regarded as the founder of the religion. Many Parsis escaped Muslim persecution in Iran by emigrating to India. 

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Chinese leader Kublai Khan was known for all of the following, except _______.

  1. Introducing Buddhism to China

  2. Completing the Mongol conquest of China

  3. Establishing a capital city in Beijing

  4. Serving as host and benefactor to Marco Polo

  5. Launching unsuccessful invasions of Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Buddhism in China was introduced by Indian Monks in ca. 150 CE during Han Dynasty. Kublai Khan was the first Mongolian emperor who promoted it in China.  Though the successors practiced Shamanism which was widely popular in northern Europe and Siberia.  

Multiple choice chemistry materials of daily use classification of fibres fibres history of fabric

In ancient __________, cotton as well as flax were cultivated near the river Nile and were used for making fabrics.

  1. Libya

  2. Egypt

  3. Sudan

  4. Ethiopia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Egypt is known as the oldest agricultural civilization. Due to less rainfall, river Nile was used as a source of water for agriculture. Hence, in ancient Egypt, cotton as well as flax were cultivated near the river Nile and were used for making fabrics.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which country is called the 'Museum of human race'?

  1. Egypt

  2. China

  3. Greece

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India is called the 'Museum of human race'. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed with rich heritage and history. In spite of all these differences, there is a feeling of oneness among people.

Multiple choice economics partition values introduction to statistics introduction to statistical method and econometrics frequency distribution tables and graphs

The _____ stastistik, first introduced by Gottfried achenwall (1749), originally designated the data analysis of the state.

  1. Babylonian

  2. Egyptian

  3. Greek

  4. German
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The German stastistik, first introduced by Gottfried ache wall $(1749)$, originally designated the data analysis of state.

Multiple choice economics partition values introduction to statistics introduction to statistical method and econometrics frequency distribution tables and graphs

The _____ Empire was the first government to gather extensive data about population, area and wealth of territories that they controlled.

  1. Greece

  2. Persian

  3. Roman

  4. British
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Roman Empire was the first government to gather extensive data about population, area and wealth of territories that they controlled.