History is filled with incredible events, great leaders, revolutions, and innovations that have shaped the world. Whether you’re a history buff or preparing for competitive exams, testing your knowledge with a history quiz is a great way to sharpen your memory and learn new facts.
Are you ready to challenge yourself? Take this General Knowledge History Quiz and see how many questions you can answer correctly!
🕰️ Ancient History Quiz
- Which is the oldest civilization in the world?
a) Egyptian Civilization
b) Mesopotamian Civilization
c) Indus Valley Civilization
d) Chinese Civilization Answer: b) Mesopotamian Civilization - Who is known as the “Father of History”?
a) Thucydides
b) Herodotus
c) Aristotle
d) Plato Answer: b) Herodotus - Which ancient text is considered the oldest written book?
a) The Bible
b) The Epic of Gilgamesh
c) The Iliad
d) The Mahabharata Answer: b) The Epic of Gilgamesh - Which emperor built the Great Wall of China?
a) Genghis Khan
b) Kublai Khan
c) Qin Shi Huang
d) Sun Tzu Answer: c) Qin Shi Huang - The Ashokan Pillars belong to which dynasty?
a) Gupta Dynasty
b) Maurya Dynasty
c) Chola Dynasty
d) Mughal Dynasty Answer: b) Maurya Dynasty
🏰 Medieval History Quiz
- Who was the first Mughal emperor of India?
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Babur
d) Aurangzeb Answer: c) Babur - Which battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India?
a) Battle of Panipat (1526)
b) Battle of Buxar
c) Battle of Plassey
d) Battle of Haldighati Answer: a) Battle of Panipat (1526) - Who was the ruler of England during the Spanish Armada attack?
a) Queen Elizabeth I
b) Queen Victoria
c) King Henry VIII
d) King Charles I Answer: a) Queen Elizabeth I - Which European explorer discovered the sea route to India in 1498?
a) Christopher Columbus
b) Ferdinand Magellan
c) Vasco da Gama
d) Marco Polo Answer: c) Vasco da Gama - What was the name of the famous trade route connecting Asia and Europe?
a) The Silk Road
b) The Grand Trunk Road
c) The Spice Route
d) The Amber Road
Answer: a) The Silk Road
⚔️ Modern History Quiz
- Who led the American Revolution against the British?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) George Washington
c) Thomas Jefferson
d) John Adams
Answer: b) George Washington
- In which year did the French Revolution begin?
a) 1769
b) 1776
c) 1789
d) 1804
Answer: c) 1789
- Who was the first President of independent India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
a) Taxation policies
b) Slavery and states’ rights
c) Religious conflicts
d) Land disputes
Answer: b) Slavery and states’ rights
- Which treaty ended World War I?
a) Treaty of Versailles
b) Treaty of Paris
c) Treaty of Frankfurt
d) Treaty of Vienna
Answer: a) Treaty of Versailles
🌍 World History Quiz
- Who was the dictator of Germany during World War II?
a) Joseph Stalin
b) Winston Churchill
c) Adolf Hitler
d) Benito Mussolini
Answer: c) Adolf Hitler
- Which city was the first to be hit by an atomic bomb?
a) Tokyo
b) Hiroshima
c) Nagasaki
d) Kyoto
Answer: b) Hiroshima
- Who was the first person to step on the Moon?
a) Neil Armstrong
b) Buzz Aldrin
c) Yuri Gagarin
d) John Glenn
Answer: a) Neil Armstrong
- When was the United Nations (UN) founded?
a) 1919
b) 1939
c) 1945
d) 1950
Answer: c) 1945
- Which country was formerly known as Persia?
a) Iraq
b) Iran
c) Syria
d) Turkey
Answer: b) Iran
🔍 How Did You Score?
👉 16-20 correct: 🎓 History Master! You know your historical facts well!
👉 11-15 correct: 📖 Great! You have a solid grasp of history. Keep learning!
👉 6-10 correct: 🤔 Not bad! Brush up on your history knowledge.
👉 0-5 correct: 📚 Time to hit the history books!
History is full of fascinating events and learning about them helps us understand the world better. Whether you’re preparing for exams like UPSC, SSC, or Bank exams, or just love history, quizzes like this are a fun way to test your knowledge.
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