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World History MCQ Questions and answers with easy explanations. History section provides you all type of mcq questions on World History with explanations. World History MCQ is important for exams like IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NET etc. Page-3 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on World History .
21
Who was the first Roman emperor who converted to Christianity
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. Although he lived much of his life as a pagan, and later as a catechumen, he joined the Christian faith on his deathbed, being baptised by Eusebius of Nicomedia.
22
Hernan Cortez was a Conquistador from
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Hernán Cortes was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He first set sail to the New World at the age of 19. Cortés later joined an expedition to Cuba. In 1518, he set off to explore Mexico.
23
Which monarch is known as 'the Sun King' and also the longest of monarchs of major countries in European history
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Louis XIV of France, also known as the Sun-King, ruled for 72 years and 110 days, the longest of any European monarch. He ruled 1643 to 1715.
24
Who is the first crowned Czar (Tsar) of Russia
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The first Russian ruler to be formally crowned as Tsar of Russia was Ivan IV, until then known as Grand Prince of all the Russia's.
25
The capital city of Umayyad Caliphate was
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Answer: Option D
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The Barada River flows through Damascus. First settled in the second millennium BC, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad.
26
Slash and burn agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The slash and burn agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
27
When did Otto I secure recognition of his title?
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Answer: Option B
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Otto I (23 November 912 – 7 May 973), traditionally known as Otto the Great, was German king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He was the oldest son of Henry I the Fowler and Matilda.
28
D-Day is the day when
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The day (6th June 1944) during the world war-II is referred as D-Day. On this day Allied Troops invaded France. This day is also called 'the day of the Normandy landings'.
29
How many years did Elizabeth I reign England
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Queen Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533 to March 24, 1603) claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later.
30
Which Goddess was worshipped as the "Goddess of Wisdom" by the Greeks
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Answer: Option A
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Athene, also known as Minerva by the Romans, was the ancient Greek Goddess of wisdom, crafts, weaving, war, and the cultivation of the olive tree. She was particularly worshipped in Athens, which derived its name from that of the goddess.