World History & Civilization — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level world history & civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Question 1 of 40
Togo and Gabon got independence from ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Togo and Gabon got independence from France .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 2 of 40
When was Imam Shafi died?
Correct Answer: Option D — 820 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
820 AD is the correct answer to “When was Imam Shafi died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 3 of 40
Ibn Sina was Died in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1037 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1037 AD is the correct answer to “Ibn Sina was Died in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 4 of 40
Ibn Sina was born in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D — 980 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
980 AD is the correct answer to “Ibn Sina was born in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 5 of 40
Abu Nasr Al-Farabi Born in year?
Correct Answer: Option A — 870 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
870 AD is the correct answer to “Abu Nasr Al-Farabi Born in year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 6 of 40
Gautama Buddha was born in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 623 BC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gautama Buddha was born in 623 BC .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 7 of 40
The slogan of the French Revolution was ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Liberty, equality and fraternity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The slogan of the French Revolution was Liberty, equality and fraternity .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 8 of 40
When did Islamic Revolution occur in Iran?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1978
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1978 is the correct answer to “When did Islamic Revolution occur in Iran”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 9 of 40
Abu Nasr Al-Farabi Died in year?
Correct Answer: Option A — 950
Detailed Academic Explanation:
950 is the correct answer to “Abu Nasr Al-Farabi Died in year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 10 of 40
Which century is known as “The age of reason”?
Correct Answer: Option C — 18th century
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18th century is the correct answer to “Which century is known as “The age of reason””. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 11 of 40
Which is the correct reason for the outbreak for the situation of cold war?
Correct Answer: Option B — Emergence of USA and USSR as rival powers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emergence of USA and USSR as rival powers is the correct answer to “Which is the correct reason for the outbreak for the situation of cold war”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 12 of 40
The treaty of versailles ended what war?
Correct Answer: Option C — World War I
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World War I is the correct answer to “The treaty of versailles ended what war”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 13 of 40
Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri at Chausa, near Bihar in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1539
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1539 is the correct answer to “Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri at Chausa, near Bihar in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 14 of 40
Hadrian’s Wall, which extends across northem England, was built on the order of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in______?
Correct Answer: Option A — 122 CE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hadrian’s Wall, which extends across northem England, was built on the order of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 122 CE .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 15 of 40
16th century built Kharphocho Fort is located in___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Skardu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
16th century built Kharphocho Fort is located in Skardu .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 16 of 40
The Gulf War of 1991 was precipitated by Iraqi annexation of_______?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kuwait
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Gulf War of 1991 was precipitated by Iraqi annexation of Kuwait .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 17 of 40
Which battle allowed Babur to defeat Ibrahim Lodhi and capture Delhi in 1526?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1st Battle of panipat
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st Battle of panipat is the correct answer to “Which battle allowed Babur to defeat Ibrahim Lodhi and capture Delhi in 1526”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 18 of 40
Muhammad Ghauri defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the 2nd Battle of Tarain in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1192 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1192 AD is the correct answer to “Muhammad Ghauri defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the 2nd Battle of Tarain in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 19 of 40
Minar-E-Pakistan was designed by which Russian born Pakistani architect?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nasreddin Murat-Khan TI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nasreddin Murat-Khan TI is the correct answer to “Minar-E-Pakistan was designed by which Russian born Pakistani architect”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 20 of 40
Cod wars were fought between?
Correct Answer: Option B — UK, Iceland
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UK, Iceland is the correct answer to “Cod wars were fought between”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 21 of 40
Under which treaty did the British recognize the independence of 13 American colonies?
Correct Answer: Option C — Treaty of Paris
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Treaty of Paris is the correct answer to “Under which treaty did the British recognize the independence of 13 American colonies”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 22 of 40
Vladimir Lenin died in _______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1924
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vladimir Lenin died in 1924 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 23 of 40
In which year Zimbabwe gained independence?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1980
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1980 is the correct answer to “In which year Zimbabwe gained independence”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 24 of 40
US President during World war 1 was?
Correct Answer: Option C — Wodrow Wilson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US President during World war 1 was Wodrow Wilson.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 25 of 40
The most ancient city of South Asia is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Peshawar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The most ancient city of South Asia is Peshawar.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 26 of 40
Who is president of USA at the time of World War 1?
Correct Answer: Option A — Woodrow wilson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Woodrow wilson is the correct answer to “Who is president of USA at the time of World War 1”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 27 of 40
Total sites in indus valley civilization are:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1400
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1400 is the correct answer to “Total sites in indus valley civilization are:”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 28 of 40
The Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolution was a non-violent transition of power took place in?
Correct Answer: Option B — Czechoslovakia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Czechoslovakia is the correct answer to “The Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolution was a non-violent transition of power took place in”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 29 of 40
After World War I, Which Muslim Empire disintegrated?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ottoman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ottoman is the correct answer to “After World War I, Which Muslim Empire disintegrated”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 30 of 40
The Battle of Halani was fought in 1783 between the Baloch tribe Talpurs and the Sindhi tribe Kalhora for?
Correct Answer: Option A — The control of Sindh region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The control of Sindh region is the correct answer to “The Battle of Halani was fought in 1783 between the Baloch tribe Talpurs and the Sindhi tribe Kalhora for”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 31 of 40
The D-Day operation during 2nd world war was launched on the coast of __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Normandy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The D-Day operation during 2nd world war was launched on the coast of Normandy .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 32 of 40
What is “Indian purple emperor”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Butterfly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Butterfly is the correct answer to “What is “Indian purple emperor””. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 33 of 40
Which UN secretary-general died in a plane crash?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dag Hammarskjöld
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dag Hammarskjöld is the correct answer to “Which UN secretary-general died in a plane crash”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 34 of 40
The most reproduced image of the 20th century was of?
Correct Answer: Option D — Che Guevara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Che Guevara is the correct answer to “The most reproduced image of the 20th century was of”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 35 of 40
The term ‘Cold War’ was coined by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bernard Baruch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bernard Baruch is the correct answer to “The term ‘Cold War’ was coined by”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 36 of 40
In which battle did the defeat of Muslims stop their invasions _____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Battle of Tours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In which battle did the defeat of Muslims stop their invasions Battle of Tours .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 37 of 40
Germany signed the Armistice Treaty on ________ and World War I ended?
Correct Answer: Option D — November 1918
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany signed the Armistice Treaty on November 1918 and World War I ended.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 38 of 40
US declared independence from England in __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1776
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US declared independence from England in 1776 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 39 of 40
The Thirty Year War lasted from?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1618 to 1648
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1618 to 1648 is the correct answer to “The Thirty Year War lasted from”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
Question 40 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 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:World History & Civilization
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