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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

In the early 1700s, the Ottomans instituted the following reforms

  1. went on a "gold standard" to stimulate trust in their paper money

  2. cut the janissary rolls by half

  3. enlisted Anatolian farmers into the military

  4. sold life-time tax farms (life leases) to wealthy courtiers, officers, and administrators
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is option (2).

Multiple choice

Russia emerged as a key power in the late 18th and early 19th century

  1. In efforts to prevent the French from conquering Europe.

  2. To hold the ambitious British Empire at bay.

  3. Because of Peter the Great succeeded in freeing the serfs, making them into a powerful military force.

  4. Because of Catherine the Great's successful innovations and industrialization.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is option (1).

Multiple choice

What did the British North American Act of 1867 do?

  1. It stripped Canadians of control over their domestic affairs.

  2. It punished an earlier Canadian rebellion.

  3. It relinquished border control between Canada and the United States to the latter.

  4. It united Canada into a single, independent nation.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is option (4).