A Basic World History Trivia Quiz! Let's Know More About World History

Questions : 21 | Total Attempts: 745 | Recent Updated: 07-Dec-2023
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How much do you know about world history? Is History your favorite subject? If History is your favorite subject then you must have some knowledge about World History. World history is the study of the past events, developments, and interactions of human civilizations globally. It encompasses the rise and fall of empires, significant cultural and technological advancements, conflicts, and the evolution of societies from ancient times to the present day. To know World History will provide valuable insights into how our world has evolved and the factors that have shaped it. If you are excited to gain more knowledge about World History, then just take this quiz and learn more interesting facts about World History.

Questions Excerpt


1. When was the first world war began?

A. 25 July 1915

B. 28 July 1918

C. 28 July 1920

D. 28 July 1914

2. When was born Adolf Hitler?

A. 20 April 1890

B. 10 April 1889

C. 20 April 1889

D. 20 April 1880

3. American involvement in the Korean War took place in which decade?

A. 1950s

B. 1930s

C. 1850s

D. 1990s

4. The Hundred Years War was fought between what two countries?

A. France and Japan

B. France and England

C. England and Japan

D. France and India

5. What famous rifle is known in America as 'The Gun that Won the West'?

A. Armalite AR-30

B. Winchester rifle

C. Baker rifle

D. None of these

6. Who was the first western explorer to reach China?

A. Columbus

B. Vasco da Gama

C. Marco Polo

D. All of above

7. When was the second world war began?

A. 1 September 1939

B. 2 September 1945

C. 1 September 1914

D. 2 September 1918

8. The American Civil War began in ...

A. 1871

B. 1861

C. 1865

D. 1850

9. In which year America got independence?

A. 1,976

B. 1876

C. 1786

D. 1776

10. When the first Ancient Geek Olympic Game was begun?

A. 776BC

B. 876BC

C. 576BC

D. 676BC

11. Who was the first President of the United States?

A. John Adams

B. Thomas Jefferson

C. Benjamin Franklin

D. George Washington

12. Which of the following year French Revolution begin?

A. 1578

B. 1885

C. 1789

D. 1797

13. Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century?

A. Genghis Khan

B. Attila the Hun

C. Julius Caesar

D. Alexander the Great

14. In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?

A. 1450

B. 1543

C. 1492

D. 1549

15. Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule?

A. Sardar Patel

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Subhas Chandra Bose

D. Mahatma Gandhi

16. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is an important historical document in the development of:

A. Democracy

B. Feudalism

C. Monarchy

D. Communism

17. The ancient city of Rome is traditionally said to have been founded in which year?

A. 27 BC

B. 753 BC

C. 476 AD

D. 500AD

18. Which country did belong to the Triple Alliance?

A. Italy

B. Germany

C. Austria-Hungary

D. All of the above

19. When did the construction of the Great Wall of China begin?

A. 550BC

B. 770BC

C. 975BC

D. 500BC

20. What year did India gain independence from Britain?

A. 1950

B. 1999

C. 1949

D. 1947

21. In which country was the Battle of Culloden fought in 1746?

A. England

B. Scotland

C. United States

D. Japan

 

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