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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.
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- A. Poland, Japan, Germany
- B. Italy, Japan, Britain
- C. Germany, Italy, France
- D. Germany, Italy, Japan
Explanation: The main Axis powers in World War II were Germany, Italy and Japan. Britain and Poland were among the Allied powers, while France’s…
Correct answer: Germany, Italy, Japan- A. Nuremburg
- B. Peiter'sburg
- C. Gettysburg
- D. Peitsburg
Explanation: Major Nazi war criminals were tried before the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg in 1945–46.
Correct answer: Nuremburg- A. Diocletian
- B. Titus
- C. Constantine
- D. Augustus
Explanation: Constantine controlled the eastern part of the Roman Empire before becoming sole emperor and later founded Constantinople as its eastern…
Correct answer: Constantine- A. Duke of Normandy
- B. King of Sweden
- C. A viking Earl
- D. Duke of Saxony
Explanation: William the Conqueror was Duke of Normandy before claiming the English throne.
Correct answer: Duke of Normandy- A. 431 to 405 BC
- B. 470 to 450 BC
- C. 490 to 480 BC
- D. 532 to 530 BC
Explanation: The Peloponnesian War lasted from 431 to 404 BC, although some simplified references give 405 BC for its final phase.
Correct answer: 431 to 405 BC- A. William
- B. Bjorn
- C. Harold Godwin son
- D. Henry
Explanation: William I was the first Norman king of England after his victory at Hastings in 1066.
Correct answer: William- A. 1066
- B. 1068
- C. 1070
- D. 1075
Explanation: The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066. William of Normandy defeated King Harold Godwinson there, leading to the Norman…
Correct answer: 1066- A. 1099
- B. 1102
- C. 1097
- D. 1010Science
Explanation: The First Crusaders captured Jerusalem on 15 July 1099 after a siege. This followed their march through the eastern Mediterranean during…
Correct answer: 1099- A. 60 BCE
- B. 70 BCE
- C. 63 BCE
- D. 80 BCE
Explanation: Pompey the Great captured Jerusalem in 63 BCE during Rome’s expansion into the eastern Mediterranean.
Correct answer: 63 BCE- A. Greece
- B. Carthage
- C. Sparta
- D. Troy
Explanation: Hannibal was the leading Carthaginian commander in the Second Punic War against Rome.
Correct answer: Carthage- A. Carthage and Roman
- B. Romans and Gaul
- C. Romans and Vandals
- D. Greece and Romans
Explanation: The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE.
Correct answer: Carthage and Roman- A. Mesopotamia
- B. Congo River valley
- C. Yucatan Peninsula
- D. Grand Canyon
Explanation: Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is widely called the cradle of civilisation.
Correct answer: Mesopotamia- A. April 1813
- B. August 1813
- C. April 1814
- D. August 1814Fun & Trivia
Explanation: British forces burned the White House and other public buildings in Washington, D.C., in August 1814 during the War of 1812.
Correct answer: August 1814Fun & Trivia- A. Nawaz sharif
- B. Imran khan
- C. Yousaf raza Gillani
- D. Ch shujjat
Explanation: Imran Khan was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, notably for his efforts connected with peace and the Kartarpur Corridor.
Correct answer: Imran khan- A. 1922
- B. 1920
- C. 1924
- D. 1925
Explanation: The Dawes Plan was adopted in 1924 to restructure Germany’s reparations payments after the First World War.
Correct answer: 1924- A. 1917
- B. 1918
- C. 1920
- D. 1921
Explanation: After the 1917 Revolution, the Soviet government moved the capital from Petrograd to Moscow in 1918, restoring Moscow's status as capital.
Correct answer: 1918- A. February 1639
- B. March 1639
- C. April 1640
- D. May 1641Enrolling In Online Psychology Courses
Explanation: Harvard College was named for clergyman John Harvard in March 1639 after his bequest of books and half his estate to the institution.
Correct answer: March 1639- A. June 6, 1555
- B. October 1555
- C. March 1555
- D. April 1555
Explanation: Valencia in present-day Venezuela was founded by Alonso Díaz Moreno on 25 March 1555.
Correct answer: March 1555- A. March 1552
- B. April 1553
- C. October 1654
- D. December 1, 1552
Explanation: Guru Amar Das became the third Sikh Guru in March 1552, succeeding Guru Angad.
Correct answer: March 1552- A. March 1636
- B. April 1537
- C. October 1638
- D. June 5, 1639Pakistan Studies Mcqs
Explanation: Utrecht University was founded in March 1636 by the city of Utrecht and the States of Utrecht.
Correct answer: March 1636