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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 political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which two countries were armed with enough nuclear weapons to destroy the earth seventeen times over?

  1. Germany and France

  2. Britain and the Soviet Union

  3. The US and the Soviet Union

  4. Britain and the United States
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The US  and its opponent, the Soviet Union were armed with enough nuclear weapons to destroy the earth seventeen times over.
  • In 1962 and 1983, the two sides came very close to nuclear war.
Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The Cold War ended primarily because ________.

  1. Germans destroyed the Berlin Wall

  2. Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev introduced new policies

  3. The United States defeated communism in Vietnam

  4. The United States created a rebel army in Nicaragua

  5. The workers of Poland staged a series of strikes
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Explanation

The Cold War ended primarily because Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev introduced new policies.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put up a wall to keep our people in, to keep them from leaving us. The speaker most likely made this speech during which of the following conflicts?

  1. World War I

  2. World War II

  3. Cold War

  4. Korean War

  5. Vietnam War
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Explanation

Cold War- The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union with its satellite states, and the United States with its allies after World War II.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which of these does NOT describe the experiences of Jews in early medieval Western Europe?

  1. Jews were expelled in massive numbers from several Christian kingdoms.

  2. Jews were collectively blamed for the death of Christ by a growing number of Christians.

  3. Jewish scholars preserved the oral and written laws central to their faith.

  4. Jews in Muslim Spain experienced a Golden Age and served as court officials.

  5. Jewish farmers migrated into throughout Western Europe and became known as Ashkenazim or German Jews.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mass expulsions of Jews from Western European kingdoms (like England in 1290 or France) are generally associated with the late medieval period, not the early medieval period.

Multiple choice

At the Second Continental Congress, what was the major issue discussed?

  1. The Townshend Acts

  2. Common Sense by Thomas Paine

  3. how to attack the British overseas

  4. the decision of remaining colonists or becoming independent
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Explanation

The Second Continental Congress was convened to address the escalating conflict with Britain, specifically debating whether to seek reconciliation or to pursue full independence.

Multiple choice

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

  1. It was formed as a reaction against the Coercive Acts.

  2. It was formed to keep the colonies under British rule.

  3. It was formed as a reaction against the patriots.

  4. All of these
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Explanation

The First Continental Congress met in 1774 primarily to organize a unified colonial response to the Coercive Acts, which were punitive measures passed by the British Parliament following the Boston Tea Party.

Multiple choice

What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

  1. There was no significance.

  2. Santa Anna would eventually win the territory of Texas.

  3. The anger of that event would lead to Santa Anna's defeat.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The Battle of the Alamo (1836) was a pivotal event in Texas history where Texian defenders were killed by Santa Anna's forces. The outrage and rallying cry of 'Remember the Alamo' fueled Texan resistance, leading to Santa Anna's defeat at San Jacinto weeks later.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a cultural problem caused by Anglo settlers in Texas?

  1. They were Protestants.

  2. They brought slaves, which was against the law in Mexico.

  3. They spoke English.

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Anglo settlers in Texas created friction with the Mexican government due to cultural, religious, and political differences, including their Protestant faith, use of the English language, and the practice of slavery, which was prohibited in Mexico.

Multiple choice

What brought an end to medieval castles?

  1. Strongbows

  2. Crossbows

  3. Broad Swords

  4. Firearms
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Explanation

The development of gunpowder and cannons made traditional stone castle walls vulnerable, rendering them obsolete as defensive structures.

Multiple choice

Why were Motte and Bailey castles replaced with Stone Keep castles?

  1. The wood of the castle rotted easily

  2. The wood of the castle burned

  3. The wood of the castle required frequent repairs

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Motte and Bailey castles were primarily made of wood, which made them susceptible to fire, rot, and general decay, leading to the transition to stone.