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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 evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which important industry show signs of having thrived in Lothal?

  1. Pottery

  2. Shipbuilding

  3. Terracota toys

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

Lothal was a major port city of the Indus Valley Civilization. The discovery of a dockyard provides strong evidence that shipbuilding and maritime trade were central to its economy.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following animal was not domesticated by the Harappans?

  1. Goat

  2. Oxen

  3. Buffalo

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

People of Harappan civilisation had domesticated a wide variety of animals. It included camel, buffalo, sheep, dog, pig, oxen etc. Camels were used as a means of transportation while Oxen was used by farming community for cultivation. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. Other animal such as buffaloes and pigs were used as source of food. We came to know about the domesticated animals through their presence on seals and pictures engraved on tablets. Interestingly there is no evidence of Horses being domesticated during harappan period. 

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

The trade routes that connected Europe and Asia around 1400 were controlled by which empire?

  1. Mughal

  2. British

  3. Chinese

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

Most of the trade routes that connected Europe and Asia around 1400 were controlled by Muslim kingdoms, especially the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman army was the largest in Europe. The Ottoman Empire was constantly at war with the European Christian powers.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

What civilization was initially responsible for the unification of the Middle East, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), and the Iranian plateau?

  1. Rome

  2. Egypt

  3. Ottoman

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

The Persian Empire, particularly under the Achaemenids, was the first to unify the vast regions of the Middle East, Asia Minor, and the Iranian plateau into a single administrative entity.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following statements are true with respect to 'Chi-Huang-Ti?

  1. He is called the first emperor of China.

  2. He built the Great Wall of China to protect China from the onslaught of enemies.

  3. His reign is considered as the Golden Age in the history of China

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Qin Shi Huang is recognized as the first emperor of China and initiated the construction of the Great Wall to defend against northern nomadic tribes. Both statements A and B are historically accurate.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The name China is derived from which the name of which of the following dynasty?

  1. Shang dynasty

  2. Zhou dynasty

  3. Qin Dynasty

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

The name 'China' is widely believed to be derived from the Qin (or Ch'in) Dynasty, which was the first dynasty to unify the country under a single imperial rule.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Wu-Ti the famous king of ancient China belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Shang dynasty

  2. Qin dynasty

  3. Tang dynasty

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

Emperor Wu of Han, also known as Wu-Ti, was one of the most significant rulers of the Han Dynasty, known for expanding the empire and promoting Confucianism.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

By far, the emergence of civilization in China is best documented ______________.

  1. on the coast.

  2. along the Yellow River.

  3. in Manchuria.

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

Early Chinese civilization is most extensively documented along the Yellow River valley, which is often referred to as the cradle of Chinese civilization due to the abundance of archaeological findings.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The chief weapon of the nomads of Central Asia was the __________.

  1. sword

  2. composite bow.

  3. lance

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

The composite bow was the primary and most effective weapon of Central Asian nomadic warriors, allowing them to shoot accurately while riding horses at high speeds.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Mesopotamian were the first to make _____________.

  1. Copper

  2. Bronze items

  3. Iron

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

Mesopotamian civilizations are credited with early advancements in metallurgy, specifically the creation of bronze by alloying copper and tin, which revolutionized tools and weaponry.

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

The Charter Act of $1793$ renewed the Company's monopoly for ___________ years.

  1. $20$ years
  2. $10$ years
  3. $30$ years
  4. $15$ years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

By the Charter Act of 1793, the Company’s commercial privi­leges were extended for a further period of twenty years. Salaries for the staff and paid members of the Board of Control were also now charged to the Company. Greater emphasis on the power of the Governor-General over the other two Presidencies, Bombay and Madras, was given in the Charter Act of 1793.