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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 of the following is NOT a major work by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie?

  1. Montaillou, Village Occitan

  2. The Peasants of Languedoc

  3. The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II

  4. The History of Rural France
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II is a work by Fernand Braudel, not Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Spain

  2. Portugal

  3. England

  4. France
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spain was the first European country to establish permanent colonies in the Americas, beginning with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Persian poet is celebrated for his epic poem, the Shahnameh, which narrates the history of Persia from its mythical origins to the Arab conquest?

  1. Ferdowsi

  2. Omar Khayyam

  3. Sa'di

  4. Hafiz
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ferdowsi is widely recognized as the greatest epic poet of Persia. His magnum opus, the Shahnameh, is a vast narrative poem that recounts the history and legends of Persia from its mythical beginnings to the Arab conquest.

Multiple choice

In ancient Persian literature, who is known for his collection of poems, the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, which is a compilation of love poems dedicated to his spiritual master, Shams-e Tabrizi?

  1. Rumi

  2. Omar Khayyam

  3. Sa'di

  4. Hafiz
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rumi is celebrated for his Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, a collection of poems that express his profound love and devotion for his spiritual teacher, Shams-e Tabrizi. His poems are characterized by their mystical and spiritual themes.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the German emperor who ruled during the German Renaissance?

  1. Maximilian I

  2. Charles V

  3. Ferdinand I

  4. Maximilian II
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maximilian I was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Dutch colony in North America that later became New York?

  1. New Amsterdam

  2. New Holland

  3. New Orange

  4. New Belgium
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New Amsterdam was founded by the Dutch in 1624 and later became New York after the British took control of the colony in 1664.

Multiple choice

Which Dutch admiral played a crucial role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588?

  1. Michiel de Ruyter

  2. Maarten Tromp

  3. Piet Hein

  4. Jacob van Heemskerck
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maarten Tromp was a renowned Dutch naval commander who played a significant role in the Dutch victory over the Spanish Armada.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Dutch trading company that held a monopoly on trade with Japan for over two centuries?

  1. Dutch East India Company

  2. Dutch West India Company

  3. Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie

  4. West-Indische Compagnie
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch East India Company had exclusive trading rights with Japan from 1609 to 1853.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chinese dynasty that ruled over parts of India during the 13th and 14th centuries?

  1. Yuan Dynasty

  2. Ming Dynasty

  3. Qing Dynasty

  4. Song Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Yuan Dynasty, founded by Kublai Khan, ruled over parts of India from 1271 to 1368.

Multiple choice

Which Indian kingdom was invaded by the Chinese general Zhang Qian in the 2nd century BCE?

  1. Magadha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Maurya

  4. Gupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Zhang Qian invaded the Kalinga kingdom in 126 BCE, but was defeated by the Kalinga king Kharavela.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese emperor sent a goodwill mission to the Indian emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE?

  1. Qin Shi Huang

  2. Han Wudi

  3. Tang Taizong

  4. Song Taizu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Han Wudi sent a goodwill mission to Ashoka in 120 BCE, led by Zhang Qian.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese dynasty established a trading post in the Indian port city of Quanzhou in the 10th century CE?

  1. Song Dynasty

  2. Yuan Dynasty

  3. Ming Dynasty

  4. Qing Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Song Dynasty established a trading post in Quanzhou in 987 CE, which became a major center of trade between China and India.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chinese emperor who sent a diplomatic mission to the Indian emperor Harshavardhana in the 7th century CE?

  1. Tang Taizong

  2. Song Taizu

  3. Yuan Shizu

  4. Ming Taizu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tang Taizong sent a diplomatic mission to Harshavardhana in 641 CE, led by Wang Xuan Ce.

Multiple choice

Which Indian kingdom was invaded by the Chinese general Liu Bang in the 2nd century BCE?

  1. Magadha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Maurya

  4. Gupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Liu Bang invaded the Magadha kingdom in 195 BCE, but was defeated by the Magadha king Pushyamitra Shunga.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese emperor sent a diplomatic mission to the Indian emperor Kanishka in the 2nd century CE?

  1. Han Wudi

  2. Tang Taizong

  3. Song Taizu

  4. Yuan Shizu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Han Wudi sent a diplomatic mission to Kanishka in 120 CE, led by Zhang Qian.