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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 colonial power was the first to establish a professional military academy?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

France established the Royal Military Academy in 1751, which was the first professional military academy in the world.

Multiple choice

What was the most common type of military unit used by colonial powers?

  1. Infantry

  2. Cavalry

  3. Artillery

  4. Navy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Infantry was the most common type of military unit used by colonial powers because it was relatively inexpensive and easy to train.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a comprehensive system of military conscription?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first colonial power to develop a comprehensive system of military conscription in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

What was the primary weapon used by colonial infantry?

  1. Musket

  2. Rifle

  3. Cannon

  4. Bayonet
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The musket was the primary weapon used by colonial infantry because it was relatively accurate and easy to use.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a standardized system of military uniforms?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain was the first colonial power to develop a standardized system of military uniforms in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a comprehensive system of naval strategy?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain was the first colonial power to develop a comprehensive system of naval strategy in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a comprehensive system of military logistics?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain was the first colonial power to develop a comprehensive system of military logistics in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a comprehensive system of military medicine?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first colonial power to develop a comprehensive system of military medicine in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which colonial power was the first to develop a comprehensive system of military justice?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain was the first colonial power to develop a comprehensive system of military justice in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Spanish colony in the Caribbean that was founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar?

  1. Cuba

  2. Hispaniola

  3. Puerto Rico

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar was a Spanish conquistador who founded the cities of Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, and Havana in Cuba, as well as the city of Santo Domingo in Hispaniola and the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Spanish colony in the Philippines that was founded by Miguel López de Legazpi?

  1. Manila

  2. Cebu

  3. Iloilo

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Miguel López de Legazpi was a Spanish conquistador who founded the city of Manila in 1571, as well as the cities of Cebu and Iloilo.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Spanish colony in Guam that was founded by Miguel López de Legazpi?

  1. Agana

  2. Hagåtña

  3. Tumon

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Miguel López de Legazpi was a Spanish conquistador who founded the city of Agana in 1565, as well as the cities of Hagåtña and Tumon.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Spanish colony in the Mariana Islands that was founded by Miguel López de Legazpi?

  1. Saipan

  2. Tinian

  3. Rota

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Miguel López de Legazpi was a Spanish conquistador who founded the city of Saipan in 1565, as well as the cities of Tinian and Rota.

Multiple choice

What is the official title of the British monarch?

  1. King or Queen of England

  2. King or Queen of Great Britain

  3. King or Queen of the United Kingdom

  4. King or Queen of the British Isles
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The official title of the British monarch is King or Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to establish a diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom?

  1. France

  2. Spain

  3. Portugal

  4. Italy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first country to establish a diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, in 1236.