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World History & Civilization — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations

40 exam-level world history & civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.

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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
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Q1 of 40

Who were the Axis powers in World War-II?

Q2 of 40

The war criminals of the 2nd World War were put to trial in?

Q3 of 40

Punic wars were fought between _________?

Q4 of 40

Peloponnesian wars were fought from _______?

Q5 of 40

In the war of 1812, Britain set fire to White House in ________?

Q6 of 40

Battle of Hastings was fought in _________?

Q7 of 40

The revolution of fish production is called?

Q8 of 40

The Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Crimean War on _________?

Q9 of 40

In United States, the Congress declared independence from Great Britain on ___________?

Q10 of 40

World War II in Europe was outbreak by the German invasion of ______?

Q11 of 40

Germany signed the Armistice Treaty on __________ and World War I ended?

Q12 of 40

The day of independence of Afghanistan is _____________?

Q13 of 40

The Crimean War in 1854–1856 was fought between?

Q14 of 40

Independence movement of Vietnam was headed by?

Q15 of 40

When was the Battle of Plassey fought?

Q16 of 40

Which of the following U.S. President died on 4th July 1826?

Q17 of 40

When was Hazrat Sachal Sarmast born?

Q18 of 40

Which famous Asian player has never scored a century outside of Asia?

Q19 of 40

Which player, who was born on April 8, 1963 (8-4-63), ended up scoring 8463 runs in his entire Test career?

Q20 of 40

Indian Actor Dilip Kumar was born on_________?

Q21 of 40

Which of the following Valley was one of the strategic focal points of the war in Vietnam?

Q22 of 40

Hironomiya Naruhito is the ______________ emperor of Japan?

Q23 of 40

1337-1453 Hundred years’ war involved which two nations?

Q24 of 40

Ancient Palace “Bam” is located in:_________?

Q25 of 40

When Bangladesh celebrates it’s Independence Day?

Q26 of 40

Who among following is considered to be the father of “Green Revolution”?

Q27 of 40

Al Ghazzali was born in the year _______?

Q28 of 40

“shock and awe” was the name of USA’s war against _____ in 2003

Q29 of 40

Arab spring is a series of political revolutions started in________?

Q30 of 40

Which civilization is considered to be the oldest civilization of the world?

Q31 of 40

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Korean War 1950-53?

Q32 of 40

Name The Mughal Empire Who Died in 1556 after falling from stairs?

Q33 of 40

Wars of Crusade started in___________?

Q34 of 40

Kai valley is ancient valley of Sindh situated in:____________?

Q35 of 40

Who was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom?

Q36 of 40

Boxer Muhammad Ali died of which disease?

Q37 of 40

Qawali was introduced in the 13th century by___________?

Q38 of 40

Who won World War 1?

Q39 of 40

Origin of ‘Modren Globaliztion’ i.e Globalization of 20th/21st century can mainly be credited to_________?

Q40 of 40

When Was Air Commodore Muhammad Mahmood Alam Born?

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