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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 social studies north america voyages and discoveries scientific inventions and technological developments india's contemporary economic condition

Which Island was occupied by the Portuguese in the 15th century?

  1. Barbados Island

  2. Hormuz

  3. Canary Islands

  4. Maluku

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Before 15th century, the Canary Islands were occupied by the Spain. The Portuguese registered their presence in 15th century when in 1341 the king of Portugal sent a military expedition to the islands. By the end of the 15th century the Canary Islands already contained a considerable Portuguese population.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

The structures built between the eight and the eighteenth Century were built by ________

  1. Kings

  2. Merchants

  3. Officers of kings

  4. All of these

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Explanation

Between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries, kings and their officers built two kinds of structures:

  • The first were forts, palaces, garden residences and tombs safe, protected and grandiose places of rest in this world and the next.
  • The second were structures meant for public activity including temples, mosques, tanks, wells, and bazaars. Kings were expected to care for their subjects, and by making structures for their use and comfort, rulers hoped to win their praise.
Construction activity was also carried out by others, including wealthy merchants and nobles.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

The structures built between the eighth and the Eighteenth Century were mainly for ________.

  1. Rest and public activity

  2. Winning the public praise by the king

  3. Both

  4. None

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Explanation

Between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries, kings and their officers built two kinds of structures: the first were forts, palaces, garden residences and tombs safe, protected and grandiose places of rest in this world and the next; the second were structures meant for public activity including temples, mosques, tanks, wells, caravanserais, and bazaars. Kings were expected to care for their subjects, and by making structures for their use and comfort, rulers hoped to win their praise. Construction activity was also carried out by others, including merchants.

Multiple choice history development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala crafts and industries

In the beginning, the British followed a ___________ trade as their policy.

  1. Peaceful

  2. Forceful

  3. Predatory

  4. None

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy.The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth.

Multiple choice history development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala crafts and industries

The Merchants of England, aspired to have trade with the ___________ countries

  1. North

  2. South

  3. East

  4. West

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The 'Hero of Plassey' was ________.

  1. Wareen Hastings

  2. Dupleix

  3. Clive

  4. Shuja-ud-Daulah

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Plassey in Bengal, on 23 June, 1757, was a crucial event in the history of India. It was the start of nearly two centuries of British rule in India. The British East India Company led by Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa and a small French force. Hence Clive is called the Hero of Plassey.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

In the Battle of Buxar the English army was commanded by ________.

  1. Hector Munro

  2. Robert Clive

  3. Roger Drake

  4. Boughton

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar was a conflict at Buxar in northeastern India between the forces of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined army of an alliance of Indian states including Bengal, Awadh, and the Mughal Empire. It was a decisive battle confirmed British power over Bengal and Bihar and marked the end of the attempt to rule Bengal through a puppet nawab. 

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

The French sought to strengthen their rule in Vietnam through control of ____________.

  1. agriculture

  2. railways

  3. landlords

  4. education

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The French sought to strengthen their rule in Vietnam through control of  education. They tried to change the values, norms and perception of the people, to make them believe in superiority of French civilisation and the inferiority of the Vietnamese.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

In which revolution we see the clear expression of Nationalism?

  1. French revolution 1789

  2. England revolution 1889

  3. Germany revolution 1831

  4. Italy revolution 1791

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Explanation

The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789. French was a full Fledged territorial state in 1789 under the rule of an absolute monarch. The political and constitutional changes that came in the wake of the French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

Which of the following is not a correct match?

  1. Prince Metternich -A French ruler

  2. Mazzini-Considered as a prophet

  3. Count Cavour-A statesman

  4. Garibaldi-A brave soldier and patriot

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prince Metternich  was a German diplomat and statesman and one of the most important diplomats of his era, serving as the Austrian Empire's Foreign Minister from 1809 and Chancellor from 1821 until the liberal revolution of 1848 forced his resignation.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

Fredric William IV was the king of _________.

  1. Austria

  2. England

  3. Germany

  4. Prussia

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Frederick William IV was the king of Prussia from 1840 until 1861. He was the eldest son of Frederich William III. His conservative policies helped spark the Revolution of 1848. In 1857 he was incapacitated by a stroke, and his brother, the future William I, became regent.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

The Congress of Vienna was held in 1815 after ______. 

  1. the fall of Constantinople

  2. the victory of Waterloo

  3. the French Revolution

  4. the Frankfurt Uprising

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), who conquered much of continental Europe in the early 19th century.

The Congress of Vienna was a conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich and held in Vienna from November 1814 to June 1815. The objective of the Congress was to provide a long-term peace plan for Europe by settling critical issues arising from the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

Louis XVI of the Bourbon dynasty was married to the Austrian princess ________.

  1. Cleopatra

  2. Sarraounia

  3. Isabella

  4. Marie Antoinette

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Louis XVI of the Bourbon dynasty was married to the Austrian princess Marie Antoinette on 16 May 1770.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

The newly elected assembly abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic on 21st September _________.

  1. 1792

  2. 1794

  3. 1798

  4. 1892

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Explanation

In 1792 election the new assembly was elected, which was called the Convention. In this election first time all men above the age of 21 got the right to vote in the regard of wealth. On 21 September 1792 monarchy was abolished and France was declared a republic. Later king Louis XVI and the queen Marie Antoinette were sentenced to death. They were executed publicly at the Place de la Concorde.