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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 history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

The Government of England transported many of the Chartist leaders and members to _________.

  1. Canada

  2. America

  3. Australia

  4. Uganda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Following the failed Newport Rising and other disturbances, the British government transported many convicted Chartist leaders to penal colonies in Australia.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

In November 1839, the Chartists armed themselves and tried to capture Newport. This became known as the __________.

  1. Chartist Rise

  2. Newport Rising

  3. Chartist Terror

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

The armed march on the Westgate Hotel in Newport in 1839 by Chartists is historically known as the Newport Rising.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

In the reign of _______, the 1605 Poor Law made each parish responsible for its poor people.

  1. Elizabeth I

  2. Elizabeth II

  3. Margaret Tudor

  4. Mary II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Early in her reign, Elizabeth I also passed laws directly aimed at providing relief for the poor. For example, in 1563, her Act for the Relief of the Poor required all parish residents with the ability to contribute to poor collections. Those who "of his or their forward willful mind shall obstinately refuse to give weekly to the relief of the poor according to his or their abilities" could be bound over to justices of the peace and fined £10. The Poor Relief Act 1601 (43 Eliz 1 c 2) was an Act of the Parliament of England. The Act for the Relief of the Poor 1601, popularly known as the Elizabethan Poor Law, "43rd Elizabeth" or the Old Poor Law was passed in 1601 and created a poor law system for England and Wales. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scots from 1503 until 1513 by marriage to James IV of Scotland and then, after her husband died fighting the English, she became regent for their son James V of Scotland from 1513 until 1515. Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband, King William III & II, from 1689 until her death. Since none of them were rulers in 1605, these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

Who was responsible for law and order in the eighteenth century in England?

  1. Parish constables

  2. Parish nightwatchmen

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the 18th century, law enforcement was decentralized, relying on unpaid or part-time officials like parish constables and nightwatchmen.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

By which name were Americans slaves known between 17th and 19th centuries?

  1. Anglo American

  2. Indian American

  3. African

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

During the 17th and 19th centuries, Africans were brought to the American Continent to work in plantations. Since the majority of the slaves hailed from Africa the term 'Afro' emerged. Hence called them Afro American. 

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

During Pericles rule, Athens and Sparta were continuously at war with each other. This war is known as the _______.

  1. English Civil War

  2. Peloponnesian War.

  3. Napoleonic War

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

The long-standing conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, is historically known as the Peloponnesian War.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

What was the immediate outcome of the overthrow of the king in city-states?

  1. Establishment of Oligarchies

  2. Establishment of Monarchy

  3. Establishment of Democracy

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

The Athenian coup of 411 BC was the result of a revolution that took place during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. The coup overthrew the democratic government of ancient Athens and replaced it with a short-lived oligarchy known as The Four Hundred. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, monarchy could not be established because kings were overthrown, democracy could not be established since no women and not all adults had the right to vote. Hence, these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

The Glencoe massacre caused more Highlanders to support ________ and his descendants as the rightful kings of Scotland.

  1. James II

  2. William II

  3. William III

  4. Charles II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Glencoe massacre caused more Highlanders to support James II and his descendants as the rightful kings of Scotland. In the Glencoe massacre, all MacDonald men, women and children under the age of 70 were killed by the Campbell soldiers on the order of King William III. The MacDonald clan felt betrayed by William III and began supporting the descendants of James II as the rightful kings of Scotland.
Thus, option A is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Who did not like being ruled from London and supported the return of James?

  1. Lowland Scots

  2. Highland Scots

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Highland Scots did not like being ruled from London. They supported the return of James. The Highland Scots had supported James II and his descendants after the Glen Coe massacre of 1692. 
Thus, option B is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Who was the father of Bonnie Prince Charlie?

  1. James Edward Stuart

  2. King George II

  3. King William II

  4. King William III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bonnie Prince Charlie was the son of James Edward Stuart. He was also known as the 'Young Pretender' and had participated in the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. In 1746, he fled to France to escape the English Army after the rebellion had failed. 
Thus, option A is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Who ordered to kill all Macdonald men, women and children under the age of 70?

  1. King James II

  2. King William II

  3. King William III

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

William III wanted all Scottish clans to swear allegiance to him after he became King. When the MacDonald clan under Maclain got late in making their oath to him, he decided to create an example out of them. He sent 120 troops to the MacDonalds' homes and ordered the murder of all MacDonald men, women and children under the age of 70. Thus, option C is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Who landed in Scotland in July 1745 to join the Jacobite rebellion?

  1. King Louis XVI

  2. Bonnie Prince Charlie

  3. King Louis XV

  4. King Louis XIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In July 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie (also known as the Young Pretender), landed in Scotland and joined the second Jacobite rebellion. However, the rebellion failed.