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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

The Glorious Revolution in England established

  1. the rule of the Tudors

  2. the rule of the House of Hanover

  3. the rule of the Stuarts

  4. the supremacy of Parliament

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Glorious Revolution of 1688-89 established parliamentary supremacy in England by overthrowing James II and installing William III and Mary II with constitutional limits. The Bill of Rights 1689 prohibited royal absolutism and established that monarchy ruled with Parliament's consent. The Tudor era ended in 1603, the Stuarts were being constrained, and the House of Hanover began in 1714.

Multiple choice

Britain and France and divided by the natural boundary of

  1. the Alps

  2. the English Channel

  3. river Thames

  4. river Seine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The English Channel is the body of water that separates Great Britain from France and mainland Europe. It is approximately 560 km long and varies in width from 240 km to 34 km at the Strait of Dover. The Alps are mountains, while the Thames and Seine are rivers that flow through England and France respectively, not boundaries between them.

Multiple choice

The bloodiest French revolution occurred in France in the Year?

  1. 1789

  2. 1760

  3. 1733

  4. 1740
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the Storming of the Bastille, marking the end of absolute monarchy in France. This year is traditionally considered the start of the revolution, though the Reign of Terror (1793-1794) was bloodlier.

Multiple choice

The Wagner Act which proved to be the Magna Carta of labour was introduced in which country?

  1. United States of America

  2. Great Britain

  3. France

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act of 1935) was introduced in the United States during the New Deal era under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It established the legal right to unionize, engage in collective bargaining, and strike, fundamentally changing labor-management relations in America and earning the title 'Magna Carta of labor' for its transformative impact on workers' rights.

Multiple choice

'Blue Water' policy was meant to be powerful at sea rather than building forts in India. This was attributed to

  1. Warren Hastings, British Viceroy

  2. Don Francisco de Almeiia, Portugese Viceroy

  3. Casto Mendez Nunez, Spanish Admiral

  4. Thomas- Arthur, French General
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Blue Water policy was advocated by Don Francisco de Almeida, the Portuguese Viceroy, who believed that Portuguese power should be maintained through naval dominance rather than building forts on Indian soil. This maritime-first strategy prioritized controlling sea lanes and trade routes over territorial acquisition. The policy reflected Portugal's early focus on maritime trade supremacy in the Indian Ocean.

Multiple choice

When the subjugation of one country by another leads to political, economic, social and cultural changes, we refer to this process as

  1. confederacy

  2. mercantile

  3. colonisation

  4. renaissance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Colonization refers to the process where one country establishes political control over another, bringing comprehensive changes in governance, economic systems, social structures, and cultural practices. Confederacy is a political alliance, mercantile refers to trade/commerce, and renaissance means cultural revival.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are not correct in relation to the French?

  1. The first French factory was set up in Surat.
  2. The French defeated the English in the Battle of Wandiwash.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The first French factory was set up in Surat by Francois Caron in 1668. Statement 2 is incorrect. The English defeated the French in the Battle of Wandiwash that was fought in 1760.

Multiple choice

The English government once again gave importance to Cabot because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT
Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. he was a brave and adventurous man

  2. it realized the importance of his efforts for their country

  3. he had more knowledge than Columbus but was still not so famous

  4. it wanted to lay claims on North America on basis of his discovery
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

Directions: Based on the information from the paragraph, choose the appropriate number 1 - 4 to complete the following statement.

The castle was converted into a uniform structure

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

WINDSOR PALACE
Windsor Palace is the world's largest and oldest, continuously inhabited castle. Occupying over 484,000 square feet, it is over 240 times the size of an average house. William the Conqueror built the first castle between 1070 and 1086, but the castle that exists today was largely built in 1350 by Edward of Windsor, who authorized the construction of a large chapel, and new fortifications. From a distance, the castle appears to be dominated by a massive round tower in its centre. In 1475, King Edward IV authorized construction of St. George’s Chapel as a cathedral and royal mausoleum. The chapel became an important destination for pilgrims in the late medieval period and is probably the most famous of the structures within Windsor Palace. During the 1500’s and 1600’s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars. In 1660, however, Charles II became interested in restoring the castle and laid out plans for “The Long Walk,” a three-mile long avenue running from the south of the castle. Charles II also had the royal apartments and the St. George’s Hall rebuilt. The royal apartments were spectacular, with numerous carvings, frescoes, and tapestries. The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today. In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate the Windsor Castle. The entire castle was remodelled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings. Wyattville raised and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance and structure of others.

  1. by Jeffrey Wyattville

  2. by demolishing certain buildings

  3. by raising and lowering the heights of all the buildings

  4. to improve its internal appearance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The entire castle was remodelled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings. Wyattville raised and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance and structure of others.

Multiple choice

Directions: Based on the information from the paragraph, choose the appropriate number 1 - 4 to complete the following statement.

Between the 16th and 17th centuries

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

WINDSOR PALACE
Windsor Palace is the world's largest and oldest, continuously inhabited castle. Occupying over 484,000 square feet, it is over 240 times the size of an average house. William the Conqueror built the first castle between 1070 and 1086, but the castle that exists today was largely built in 1350 by Edward of Windsor, who authorized the construction of a large chapel, and new fortifications. From a distance, the castle appears to be dominated by a massive round tower in its centre. In 1475, King Edward IV authorized construction of St. George’s Chapel as a cathedral and royal mausoleum. The chapel became an important destination for pilgrims in the late medieval period and is probably the most famous of the structures within Windsor Palace. During the 1500’s and 1600’s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars. In 1660, however, Charles II became interested in restoring the castle and laid out plans for “The Long Walk,” a three-mile long avenue running from the south of the castle. Charles II also had the royal apartments and the St. George’s Hall rebuilt. The royal apartments were spectacular, with numerous carvings, frescoes, and tapestries. The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today. In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate the Windsor Castle. The entire castle was remodelled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings. Wyattville raised and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance and structure of others.

  1. wars ravaged the castle

  2. the chapel was renovated

  3. a three-mile long avenue was constructed

  4. King Edward IV restored the castle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

During the 1500s and 1600s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars.

Multiple choice

Directions: Based on the information from the paragraph, choose the appropriate number 1 - 4 to complete the following statement.

The renovation of the castle under Charles II

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

WINDSOR PALACE
Windsor Palace is the world's largest and oldest, continuously inhabited castle. Occupying over 484,000 square feet, it is over 240 times the size of an average house. William the Conqueror built the first castle between 1070 and 1086, but the castle that exists today was largely built in 1350 by Edward of Windsor, who authorized the construction of a large chapel, and new fortifications. From a distance, the castle appears to be dominated by a massive round tower in its centre. In 1475, King Edward IV authorized construction of St. George’s Chapel as a cathedral and royal mausoleum. The chapel became an important destination for pilgrims in the late medieval period and is probably the most famous of the structures within Windsor Palace. During the 1500’s and 1600’s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars. In 1660, however, Charles II became interested in restoring the castle and laid out plans for “The Long Walk,” a three-mile long avenue running from the south of the castle. Charles II also had the royal apartments and the St. George’s Hall rebuilt. The royal apartments were spectacular, with numerous carvings, frescoes, and tapestries. The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today. In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate the Windsor Castle. The entire castle was remodelled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings. Wyattville raised and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance and structure of others.

  1. made the building what it is today

  2. included complete remodelling

  3. included conversion of the chapel to a cathedral

  4. has artwork that remains relatively unaltered
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today.