World History & Civilization — Part 3: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level world history & civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
When Air Commodore Muhammad Mahmood Alam Was Died?
Correct Answer: Option C — 18 March 2013
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 March 2013 is the correct answer to “When Air Commodore Muhammad Mahmood Alam Was Died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Albert Einstein was born in__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Albert Einstein was born in Germany .
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Q3 of 40
In which year Muhammad Bin Qaseem died?
Correct Answer: Option D — 18 July 715 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 July 715 AD is the correct answer to “In which year Muhammad Bin Qaseem died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
In which year European rulers captured palestine from the Muslims in Cursades War?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1099
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1099 is the correct answer to “In which year European rulers captured palestine from the Muslims in Cursades War”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
Iraq granted independence by the __________in 1932?
Correct Answer: Option C — league of nation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iraq granted independence by the league of nation in 1932.
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Q6 of 40
In what state Brake Obama born in_________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hawaii
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In what state Brake Obama born in Hawaii .
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Q7 of 40
Crimean wars were faught between?
Correct Answer: Option D — Russia and Ottomans
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia and Ottomans is the correct answer to “Crimean wars were faught between”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
In which year Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was born?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1926
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1926 is the correct answer to “In which year Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was born”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
The Russian Revolution Took Place In The Year________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1917
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Russian Revolution Took Place In The Year 1917 .
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Q10 of 40
Russo-Japanese war was fought during _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1904-1905
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russo-Japanese war was fought during 1904-1905 .
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Q11 of 40
In which year Bolshevik Revolution came ____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1917
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In which year Bolshevik Revolution came 1917 .
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Q12 of 40
Battle of Gallipoli resulted in the victory of __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Turkey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Battle of Gallipoli resulted in the victory of Turkey .
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Q13 of 40
Who was the emperor of Japan during second World War __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hirohito
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who was the emperor of Japan during second World War Hirohito .
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Q14 of 40
England fought second world war under the leadership of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Winston Churchill
Detailed Academic Explanation:
England fought second world war under the leadership of Winston Churchill .
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Q15 of 40
A kind of war such is “Guerrilla” a word of Spanish its meaning is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Little war
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A kind of war such is “Guerrilla” a word of Spanish its meaning is Little war .
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Q16 of 40
Battle of Actium was a decisive war fought between __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Roman Republic and Octavian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Battle of Actium was a decisive war fought between Roman Republic and Octavian .
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Q17 of 40
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas is the correct answer to “The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
The Second battle of Panipat was fought between?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hem Chandra Vikramaditya and Akbar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hem Chandra Vikramaditya and Akbar is the correct answer to “The Second battle of Panipat was fought between”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
The Battle of Hattin was fight in _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1187
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Battle of Hattin was fight in 1187 .
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Q20 of 40
Saladin took back Jerusalem after the Battle of________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hittin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saladin took back Jerusalem after the Battle of Hittin .
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Q21 of 40
Battle of Hastings was fought in __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1066
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066 .
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Q22 of 40
When Cambodia got its independence from France?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1953
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1953 is the correct answer to “When Cambodia got its independence from France”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Cambodia was a former ________ Colony just before its independence?
Correct Answer: Option B — French
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cambodia was a former French Colony just before its independence.
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Q24 of 40
Belligerents of Battle of Salamis were____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Greeks and Persians
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Belligerents of Battle of Salamis were Greeks and Persians .
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Q25 of 40
Indus valley civilization was destroyed by_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Aryans
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indus valley civilization was destroyed by Aryans .
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Q26 of 40
Russia observed its independence day every year on__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — June 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia observed its independence day every year on June 12 .
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Q27 of 40
Which civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy?
Correct Answer: Option D — Greeks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Greeks is the correct answer to “Which civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
From which city, the Russian revolution of 1917 begin?
Correct Answer: Option B — Petrograd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Petrograd is the correct answer to “From which city, the Russian revolution of 1917 begin”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
Who become the Chancellor of Germany for One Day after the death of Hitler during Second World War?
Correct Answer: Option D — Joseph Goebbels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joseph Goebbels is the correct answer to “Who become the Chancellor of Germany for One Day after the death of Hitler during Second World War”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
“The War Cross with Sword” is the highest military award of __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Norway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“The War Cross with Sword” is the highest military award of Norway .
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Q31 of 40
When did Great Britain enters the Seven Years War against Spain and Naples?
Correct Answer: Option C — 4 January 1762
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 January 1762 is the correct answer to “When did Great Britain enters the Seven Years War against Spain and Naples”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
When was Malala Yousafzai born?
Correct Answer: Option C — July 12, 1997
Detailed Academic Explanation:
July 12, 1997 is the correct answer to “When was Malala Yousafzai born”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Ghautam Buddha was born in Kapila Vastu in __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 563 BC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghautam Buddha was born in Kapila Vastu in 563 BC .
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Q34 of 40
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in ______?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1815
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in 1815 .
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Q35 of 40
The Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire started in the year _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1821
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire started in the year 1821 .
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Q36 of 40
Which Roman Emperor is also known as ‘little boot’ _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Caligula
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Which Roman Emperor is also known as ‘little boot’ Caligula .
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Q37 of 40
Sir William Wallace is known as the independence fighter of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Scotland
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sir William Wallace is known as the independence fighter of Scotland .
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Q38 of 40
Muhammad Bin Qasim Al-Thaqafi was born in_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Taif
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Bin Qasim Al-Thaqafi was born in Taif .
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Q39 of 40
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire. He was born in _______?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1780
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire. He was born in 1780 .
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Q40 of 40
The Russian Revolution took place in__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1917
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Russian Revolution took place in 1917 .
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