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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 geography natural regions climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region natural regions of the world

Who introduced the plantation agriculture in the equatorial regions?

  1. Germans

  2. France

  3. Dutch

  4. Europeans
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Plantation farming involves the growing and processing of single cash crop for export to temperature lands. The plantation is organized on an efficient basis. The land is devoted to single crop and the entire production is exported to temperate land. During the time of colonization, the European introduced plantation agriculture in the equatorial regions. Areas of plantation farming, for the most part, lie near the sea because of ocean transport.

Multiple choice medieval world history world history general knowledge

China attacked Vietnam because _______________________.

  1. Of armed provocations and encroachment against Chinese territory

  2. Of Vietnam's alliance with U.S.S.R.

  3. Of Vietnam's involvement in Kampuchea

  4. Of Paracel Islands dispute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War was largely triggered by Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia (Kampuchea), which ousted the Khmer Rouge, a regime supported by China.

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

The fall of Constantinople endangered the _____ trade of the Europeans.

  1. Textile

  2. Spice

  3. Metal

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

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire until it was conquered by Ottoman Empire. It used to be the prime route for the Europe that allowed the trade of spice and other commodities from India and China. Its fall caused the loss in spice trade due to which the European sailors went on to discover an alternate sea route.

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

The Portuguese under the leadership of Vasco da Gama in $1498$ first landed at ______.

  1. Cochin

  2. Calicut

  3. Quilon

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

The fleet of  Portuguese under the leadership of Vasco da Gama landed Calicut, in 1498. There the King of Calicut, the Samudiri received them with traditional hospitality and a grand procession.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.