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World History

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World history encompasses major events like the English Civil War, the American Civil War, and the Spanish colonization of Mexico. This hub provides practice questions on treaties, dynasties, and feudal systems. These concepts are essential for general awareness preparation in UPSC and SSC exams.

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World History Questions

Multiple choice

Which African ruler is known for his resistance against European colonization and his role in the Zulu Kingdom?

  1. Shaka Zulu

  2. Mansa Musa

  3. Sundiata Keita

  4. Askia Muhammad I
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Explanation

Shaka Zulu was a Zulu king who ruled from 1816 to 1828. He is known for his military prowess, his reforms to the Zulu army, and his resistance against European colonization.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled Iran from 1796 to 1925?

  1. Safavid Dynasty

  2. Qajar Dynasty

  3. Pahlavi Dynasty

  4. Afsharid Dynasty
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Qajar Dynasty was a Turkic dynasty that ruled Iran from 1796 to 1925.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Qajar Dynasty?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar was the founder of the Qajar Dynasty. He was a military leader who unified Iran after the collapse of the Zand Dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his modernization efforts and reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his modernization efforts and reforms. He introduced modern technology and infrastructure, and he also expanded Iran's educational system.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler signed the Treaty of Turkmenchay with Russia in 1828?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Fath Ali Shah Qajar signed the Treaty of Turkmenchay with Russia in 1828. This treaty ceded parts of Iran's territory to Russia.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler was deposed in a coup d'état in 1925?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Ahmad Shah Qajar
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Ahmad Shah Qajar was deposed in a coup d'état in 1925. This coup led to the end of the Qajar Dynasty and the establishment of the Pahlavi Dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and culture?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Fath Ali Shah Qajar is known for his patronage of the arts and culture. He was a poet and a musician, and he also commissioned many works of art.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his expansionist policies?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Fath Ali Shah Qajar is known for his expansionist policies. He conquered parts of the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his religious reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Mohammad Shah Qajar is known for his religious reforms. He introduced a new law that allowed non-Muslims to hold government positions.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his modernization efforts in the military?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his modernization efforts in the military. He introduced modern weapons and training methods.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his economic reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his economic reforms. He introduced a new tax system and he also encouraged foreign investment.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his educational reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his educational reforms. He established a new system of public education and he also sent students to study abroad.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his judicial reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his judicial reforms. He introduced a new penal code and he also established a new system of courts.

Multiple choice

Which Qajar ruler is known for his administrative reforms?

  1. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar

  2. Fath Ali Shah Qajar

  3. Mohammad Shah Qajar

  4. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
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Explanation

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is known for his administrative reforms. He introduced a new system of provincial government and he also established a new system of taxation.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

  1. Jamestown

  2. Plymouth

  3. Boston

  4. New York
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Explanation

Jamestown was founded in 1607 by a group of English settlers led by Captain John Smith.