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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

Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian princes with a view to acquire territories?

  1. Clive

  2. Dupleix

  3. Albuquerque

  4. Warren Hastings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

He succeeded Dumas as the French governor of Pondicherry. His ambition now was to acquire for France, vast territories in India, and for this purpose he entered into relations with the native princes, and adopted a style of oriental splendour in his dress and surroundings. He built an army of native troops, called sepoys, who were trained as infantrymen; men in his service also included the famous Hyder Ali of Mysore. 

Multiple choice

What ignited the War of 1812?

  1. French ships attacking American ones

  2. British actions against American sailors and merchant ships

  3. French soldiers stealing Canadian lands

  4. British support of southern states
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The War of 1812 was primarily caused by British restrictions on American trade and the forced impressment of American sailors into the British Navy.

Multiple choice

When did the Romans celebrate Cerealia?

  1. early March

  2. early April

  3. late April

  4. late March
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cerealia was a major Roman festival held in honor of Ceres. It took place in April, specifically beginning around April 12th.

Multiple choice

What tactic did President Theodore Roosevelt use to get the Panama Canal built?

  1. He supported a rebellion against the Colombian government

  2. He forced the Colombian government to sign a treaty in 1903.

  3. He leased the canal zone from an international company

  4. He seized Panama from Spain after the Spanish American War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When the Colombian government rejected the treaty for the canal, Theodore Roosevelt supported a Panamanian independence movement, which then granted the U.S. the rights to build the canal.