World History & Civilization — Part 5: 34 MCQs with Explanations
34 exam-level world history & civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 34
World’s oldest person (woman) From japan,was died on 21-april-2018, at the age of 117 was______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nabi tajima
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World’s oldest person (woman) From japan,was died on 21-april-2018, at the age of 117 was Nabi tajima .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 34
Which Chief Justice of Pakistan died in office, 9 days after taking oath?
Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Shahabuddin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Shahabuddin is the correct answer to “Which Chief Justice of Pakistan died in office, 9 days after taking oath”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 34
Who was the last mughal emperor to sit on the peacock throne?
Correct Answer: Option B — Muhammad Shah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Shah is the correct answer to “Who was the last mughal emperor to sit on the peacock throne”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 34
Napoleon regarded which battle as his greatest victory?
Correct Answer: Option B — Austerlitz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Austerlitz is the correct answer to “Napoleon regarded which battle as his greatest victory”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 34
The Indus Valley Civilization specialized in_______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Town Planning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Indus Valley Civilization specialized in Town Planning .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 34
Who defeated Darius III in the Battle of Gaugamela?
Correct Answer: Option D — Alexander the Great
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alexander the Great is the correct answer to “Who defeated Darius III in the Battle of Gaugamela”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 34
Mirza Ghalib was born on___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 27 Dec 1797
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mirza Ghalib was born on 27 Dec 1797 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 34
The Tallest women born in Pakistan is_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Zainab Bibi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Tallest women born in Pakistan is Zainab Bibi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q9 of 34
Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan National Hero and Father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb was born in which City of britsish india?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bhopal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bhopal is the correct answer to “Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan National Hero and Father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb was born in which City of britsish india”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 34
Habib Bourguiba declared independence of Tunisia from France in___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1956
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Habib Bourguiba declared independence of Tunisia from France in 1956 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q11 of 34
Which King died while playing polo?
Correct Answer: Option C — Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak is the correct answer to “Which King died while playing polo”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 34
Mughal Emperor Hamayun died from___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Fall from library stairs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mughal Emperor Hamayun died from Fall from library stairs .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 34
Which Mughal Emperor had built the “Bibi ka Maqbara”?
Correct Answer: Option D — Azam Shah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azam Shah is the correct answer to “Which Mughal Emperor had built the “Bibi ka Maqbara””. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 34
Who secured fastest ever century in T20 international 2017?
Correct Answer: Option A — David Miller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
David Miller is the correct answer to “Who secured fastest ever century in T20 international 2017”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 34
French revolution began in:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1789
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1789 is the correct answer to “French revolution began in:”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q16 of 34
King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch has died at age 88 in October-2016 belong to?
Correct Answer: Option B — Thailand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thailand is the correct answer to “King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch has died at age 88 in October-2016 belong to”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 34
During World War II, when did Germany attack France?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1940
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1940 is the correct answer to “During World War II, when did Germany attack France”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q18 of 34
Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore is the correct answer to “Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 34
Headquarter of Ghandhara civilization is in?
Correct Answer: Option C — Taxilla
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Taxilla is the correct answer to “Headquarter of Ghandhara civilization is in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 34
World War II was end in?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1945
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1945 is the correct answer to “World War II was end in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q21 of 34
World War II was began in?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1939
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1939 is the correct answer to “World War II was began in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q22 of 34
World War I was end in?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1918
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1918 is the correct answer to “World War I was end in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q23 of 34
World War I was began in?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1914
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1914 is the correct answer to “World War I was began in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 34
The Ancient City Prayaga was renamed as Allahabad by which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option D — Shah Jahan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah Jahan is the correct answer to “The Ancient City Prayaga was renamed as Allahabad by which Mughal emperor”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 34
Where was Napoleon sent into exile after the Battle Of Waterloo?
Correct Answer: Option A — St.Helena
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St.Helena is the correct answer to “Where was Napoleon sent into exile after the Battle Of Waterloo”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 34
Al-Beruni died in the year__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1048
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Al-Beruni died in the year 1048 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 34
The Peloponnesian War was fought between ____________ and _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sparta and Athens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Peloponnesian War was fought between Sparta and Athens and _________.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 34
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 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 34
A kind of war such is Guerrilla a word of Spanish its meaning is__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Little war
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A kind of war such is Guerrilla a word of Spanish its meaning is Little war .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 34
Origin of Modren Globaliztion i.e Globalization of 20th/21st century can mainly be credited to_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bretton Woods Conferences
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Origin of Modren Globaliztion i.e Globalization of 20th/21st century can mainly be credited to Bretton Woods Conferences .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q31 of 34
Who among the following argues that the fault lines of civilization are the breeding grounds of conflicts in the century.
Correct Answer: Option B — Samuel Huntington
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Samuel Huntington is the correct answer to “Who among the following argues that the fault lines of civilization are the breeding grounds of conflicts in the century.”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q32 of 34
Who was the American Ambassador who died alone with President Zia-ul-Haq, in a plane crash in 1988?
Correct Answer: Option C — Arnold Raphael
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arnold Raphael is the correct answer to “Who was the American Ambassador who died alone with President Zia-ul-Haq, in a plane crash in 1988”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 34
Reshma was a legendry folk singer of Pakistan.She died of Cancer in Lahore in:
Correct Answer: Option A — Nov.2013
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nov.2013 is the correct answer to “Reshma was a legendry folk singer of Pakistan.She died of Cancer in Lahore in:”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 34
“Chauburji” in Lahore is one of the famous Monuments belonging to the Mughal period.it was reportedly built as a gateway to a beautiful garden built for Princess Zebunissa. She was an accomplished daughter of which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer: Option D — Aurangzeb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aurangzeb is the correct answer to ““Chauburji” in Lahore is one of the famous Monuments belonging to the Mughal period.it was reportedly built as a gateway to a beautiful garden built for Princess Zebunissa. She was an accomplished daughter of which Mughal Emperor”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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