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20 Key World History MCQs for NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC Tests
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KUMAIL BANGASH
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- 24 Jun, 2025
World History is a vast but vital subject for candidates appearing in provincial competitive exams like NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC. Key events, historical figures, and significant wars often feature in the General Knowledge portion of these tests.
This curated list of 20 World History MCQs focuses on high-frequency topics from past papers. Challenge yourself with these questions to strengthen your preparation and secure valuable marks.
1. The Renaissance period began in which country?
- England
- France
- Italy
- Spain
Answer: Italy
2. The First World War started in the year:
- 1912
- 1914
- 1916
- 1918
Answer: 1914
3. Who was the first President of the United States of America?
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- John Adams
- George Washington
Answer: George Washington
4. The Russian Revolution took place in:
- 1917
- 1905
- 1923
- 1911
Answer: 1917
5. The Battle of Waterloo was fought in:
- 1805
- 1815
- 1825
- 1830
Answer: 1815
6. The Magna Carta, a charter of rights, was signed in England in:
- 1066
- 1215
- 1348
- 1492
Answer: 1215
7. Who is known as the founder of the Mongol Empire?
- Kublai Khan
- Ogedei Khan
- Genghis Khan
- Hulagu Khan
Answer: Genghis Khan
8. The ancient city of 'Babylon' was located in modern-day:
- Egypt
- Iran
- Syria
- Iraq
Answer: Iraq
9. The French Revolution began in:
- 1789
- 1799
- 1776
- 1804
Answer: 1789
10. The Industrial Revolution started in which country?
- USA
- Germany
- France
- Great Britain
Answer: Great Britain
11. Christopher Columbus was an explorer from:
- Portugal
- Spain
- Italy
- England
Answer: Italy (though he sailed for Spain)
12. The Hundred Years' War was fought between:
- England and France
- Spain and Portugal
- England and Scotland
- France and Germany
Answer: England and France
13. The ancient Olympic Games originated in:
- Rome
- Egypt
- Greece
- Persia
Answer: Greece
14. Adolf Hitler was the leader of which political party?
- Communist Party
- Socialist Party
- Nazi Party
- Democratic Party
Answer: Nazi Party
15. The Second World War ended in:
- 1943
- 1944
- 1945
- 1946
Answer: 1945
16. The famous book 'Das Kapital' was written by:
- Vladimir Lenin
- Karl Marx
- Leon Trotsky
- Friedrich Engels
Answer: Karl Marx
17. The policy of 'Apartheid' was practiced in:
- Rhodesia
- South Africa
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
Answer: South Africa
18. Julius Caesar was a famous ruler of:
- Greece
- Egypt
- Rome
- Persia
Answer: Rome
19. The Fall of Constantinople occurred in:
- 1353
- 1453
- 1553
- 1258
Answer: 1453
20. The 'Father of History' is considered to be:
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Herodotus
Answer: Herodotus
