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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 general knowledge history

15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821, I was a military and political leader of France whose actions shaped European politics in the early 19th century.Born in Corsica and trained as an artillery officer in mainland France, I rose to prominence under the First French Republic and led successful campaigns against the First and Second Coalitions arrayed against France.The French invasion of Russia in 1812 marked a turning point in my life.I spent the last six years of my life under British supervision on the island of Saint Helena

  1. Charles Martel

  2. Napoleon Bonaparte

  3. Joan of Arc

  4. Charles de Gaulle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Corsica and died on May 5, 1821 on Saint Helena. He rose to power during the French Revolution, became Emperor of France, and led successful military campaigns before his defeat at Waterloo and exile.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by –

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Cornwallis

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

Lord Wellesley (Governor-General from 1798-1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system to bring Indian states under British control without war. Lord Dalhousie introduced Doctrine of Lapse, Lord Cornwallis introduced Permanent Settlement, and Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by –

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Cornwallis

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

Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798 to expand British influence in India. Indian states accepting this lost their independence while maintaining a British army at their own cost. Lord Dalhousie is known for the Doctrine of Lapse.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which of the following battles foiled Napoleon's scheme of invading England in 1805?

  1. Battle of Trafalgar

  2. Battle of Leipzing

  3. Battle of Waterloo

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) was a decisive naval victory where the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. This victory destroyed Napoleon's naval power and permanently ended his plans to invade England.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

By which revolution , the William of Orange (a Dutch) and his wife Mary and daughter of King James II were declared as joint sovereigns of England?

  1. Midland Revolt

  2. Glorious Revolution

  3. Gunpowder Plot

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Glorious Revolution (1688-1689) overthrew King James II of England and replaced him with his daughter Mary and her Dutch husband William of Orange as joint sovereigns. This bloodless revolution established parliamentary supremacy over the monarchy and permanently altered English governance.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was drawn up during the reign of which of the following ?

  1. King William III

  2. King Charles I

  3. King Charles II

  4. King Charles III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was passed during the reign of King Charles II, who had been restored to the throne in 1660. This Act strengthened the ancient writ of habeas corpus, protecting individuals from unlawful detention. Charles I was executed in 1649, Charles III ruled much later, and William III came to power after the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Portugese, the English and the Dutch all had tradings with the Japanese, what weapons did they give the then Shogun Oda as a guesture of good faith?

  1. Japan's first heavy battleship

  2. Christianity,Muskets, Musketeers and Training Japanese Ashigaru's in the use of the weapons

  3. Cannons and Bombards

  4. Nothing, they conquered Japan and hence did not need to give the Shoguns anything
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

During the Sengoku period, European traders (Portuguese, English, and Dutch) introduced firearms (muskets), Christianity, and combat training to Oda Nobunaga's forces. This technological advantage was crucial in his campaigns. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - the traders did not give battleships, only limited artillery, and they did not conquer Japan.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

During the Attack of Constantinople by the Turkish army and its subsiquent fall the following was used to destroy the great walls of Constantinople?

  1. Great Bombards

  2. Trebuchets

  3. Seige Towers

  4. British Fireships
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ottoman Turks used massive cannon called 'bombards' in 1453 to breach the previously impenetrable walls of Constantinople. These were among the largest guns ever made at the time. Note that option C has a typo ('Seige' should be 'Siege') and option D is historically incorrect as Britain wasn't involved in this siege.

Multiple choice general knowledge

"History remembers kings, not Soldiers"

  1. Behind enemy lines

  2. Meet the Spartans

  3. Troy

  4. Enemy of the State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'History remembers kings, not soldiers' is from the movie Troy (2004), where Odysseus says this to Achilles. The film dramatizes the Trojan War from Greek mythology.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

which was Napolian Bonapartes Last war?

  1. Peninsular War

  2. Great Patriotic War

  3. Battle of Sixth coaliation

  4. Battle of Waterloo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Waterloo (1815) was Napoleon Bonaparte's final battle and defeat, ending his Hundred Days return to power. The Peninsular War and earlier coalition wars were not his last conflict.