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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 historical event is the backdrop for the movie "The Woman King"?

  1. The Dahomey Kingdom

  2. The Benin Kingdom

  3. The Oyo Empire

  4. The Ashanti Empire
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The Woman King is a 2022 epic historical drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis. The film is based on the true story of the Agojie, an all-female military unit that protected the Dahomey Kingdom in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent colony in the Americas?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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Spain was the first European country to establish a permanent colony in the Americas, with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean in 1492.

Multiple choice

Which European country established the largest colonial empire in the world?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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England established the largest colonial empire in the world, spanning over 13 million square kilometers at its peak.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British policy of indirect rule in its colonies?

  1. Pax Britannica

  2. Divide and Rule

  3. Indirect Rule

  4. Imperial Federation
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Indirect Rule was the British policy of governing its colonies through local elites, allowing them to maintain some autonomy while still maintaining British control.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the French policy of assimilation in its colonies?

  1. Pax Gallica

  2. Divide et Impera

  3. Assimilation

  4. Union Française
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Assimilation was the French policy of integrating its colonies into the French nation, aiming to make them culturally and politically French.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent colony in India?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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Portugal was the first European country to establish a permanent colony in India, with the arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut in 1498.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent colony in Southeast Asia?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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Portugal was the first European country to establish a permanent colony in Southeast Asia, with the arrival of Afonso de Albuquerque in Malacca in 1511.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent colony in Australia?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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England was the first European country to establish a permanent colony in Australia, with the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove in 1788.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent colony in New Zealand?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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England was the first European country to establish a permanent colony in New Zealand, with the arrival of the New Zealand Company in 1840.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the treaty that established British sovereignty over New Zealand?

  1. Treaty of Waitangi

  2. Treaty of Paris

  3. Treaty of Versailles

  4. Treaty of Ghent
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The Treaty of Waitangi was the treaty that established British sovereignty over New Zealand, signed between the British Crown and Maori chiefs in 1840.

Multiple choice

Q3: Is it true that Napoleon Bonaparte was very short?

  1. Yes

  2. No
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Explanation

Napoleon Bonaparte was not very short. He was about 5'6" tall, which was average height for a man in his time.

Multiple choice

Who was the commander of the British forces in the Crimean War?

  1. Lord Raglan

  2. Lord Cardigan

  3. Lord Lucan

  4. Lord Palmerston
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Lord Raglan was the commander of the British forces in the Crimean War.

Multiple choice

Who was the commander of the French forces in the Crimean War?

  1. Napoleon III

  2. Marshal Saint-Arnaud

  3. General Canrobert

  4. General Pélissier
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General Pélissier was the commander of the French forces in the Crimean War.

Multiple choice

Which historical drama, based on the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England, is often criticized for its historical inaccuracies and its focus on spectacle over substance?

  1. Elizabeth

  2. Mary Queen of Scots

  3. The Favourite

  4. Shakespeare in Love
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Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett, has been criticized for its historical inaccuracies, its over-the-top costumes and sets, and its lack of focus on Elizabeth's political and personal struggles.

Multiple choice

Which historical drama, set during the American Revolutionary War, is often criticized for its over-the-top patriotism and its glorification of the American Revolution?

  1. The Patriot

  2. 1776

  3. Hamilton

  4. John Adams
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The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, has been criticized for its over-the-top patriotism, its historical inaccuracies, and its glorification of the American Revolution.