World History questions with answers

377 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

26. Name of the riverside city of the river 'Tiber' isAsked in District Library and Information Officer(DLIO) 2018
27. Which civilization was developed on the bank of Tiber?Asked in Field Investigator 2020
28. Rome is known asAsked in TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER (TGT) 2018
29. Colosseum is a famous site located atAsked in misc 2014 general studies arithmetic 2014
30. The first Olympic Games were held in which year?Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2011
31. Angkor Vat Vishnu Temple is located in :Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1995
32. Who was the first king of rome:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1995
33. In which period Shailendra dynasty established its empire in Sumatra, Java etc. –Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2018
34. The 'Angkorwat temple' of Kambuj is a memorial to the fame of which ruler ?Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2020
35. The world famous Myson temple complex is the legacy of which ancient kingdom in South- East Asia? (1) Champa (2) Srivijaya (3) Mataram (4) FunanAsked in School Lecturer (School Edu.) 2018 3 2018
36. The famous Mongol military leader, who was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China and the grandson of Genghis Khan, wasAsked in ae 2024
37. Angkor Wat, one of the most famous sacred temples is in which country?Asked in ASCO 2014
38. Angkor Wat, one of the most famous sacred temples is in which country? - [A] Cambodia - [B] Nepal - [C] Philippines - [D] IndonesiaAsked in HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT OF‐ FICER(HDO) 2015
39. Match the following famous archaeological sites in List—I with their countries in List—II in which they are situated : List—I | List—II ---|--- a. Machu Picchu | 1. Jordan b. Petra | 2. Peru c. Angkor vats | 3. Turkey d. Göbekli Tepe | 4. Kampuchea Select the correct match from the codes given below.Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025
40. Match the following famous archaeological sites in List—I with the countries in List—II in which they are situated : List—I List—II a. Machu Picchu 1. Jordan b. Petra 2. Peru c. Angkor vats 3. Turkey d. Göbekli Tepe 4. Kampuchea Select the correct match from the codes given below.Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025
41. Match the following famous archaeological sites in List—I with the countries in List—II in which they are situated : List—I a. Machu Picchu b. Petra c. Angkor vats d. Göbekli Tepe List —II 1. Jordan 2. Peru 3. Turkey 4. Kampuchea Select the correct match from the codes given below.Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025
42. What is the correct North-South sequence of the following civilizations ?Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
43. Bindibu are natives ofAsked in Asstt. System Manager 2021
44. Medieval traveller and writer Ibn Batuta belonged to which country ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2019
45. What is the meaning of the term "Humanist" used during the Renaissance in 15th century Europe? 1. It refers to the masters who taught grammar and rhetoric 2. It refers to the masters who taught poetry, history and moral philosophy 3. It refers to the masters who taught subjects that were connected with religion 4. It refers to masters who emphasized skills that were developed through discussion and debate. Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in UPSC CAPF 2016
46. Who among the following is considered the founder of ‘Humanism’ during Renaissance ?Asked in ro aro 2024
47. Which one of the following statements about Renaissance Humanist culture is NOT true ?Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2018
48. The first Uni versity Chair of Sanskrit was founded in—Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2011
49. The First University Chair in Sanskrit was founded in Europe inAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2005
50. The list University Chair of Sanskrit was founded inAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2007