About this Study Set
This study set covers World History through
20 practice questions.
A collection of essential facts covering major historical eras, figures, and civilizations. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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World History Basics study set below.
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1
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
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A
Ancient Greece
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B
Ancient Egypt
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C
The Roman Empire
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D
The Maya
2
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
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A
Winston Churchill
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B
Joseph Stalin
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C
Adolf Hitler
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D
Benito Mussolini
3
In which country is the Taj Mahal located?
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A
India
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B
Pakistan
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C
Bangladesh
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D
Thailand
4
Which explorer is credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?
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A
Vasco da Gama
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B
Marco Polo
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C
Ferdinand Magellan
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D
Christopher Columbus
5
Which empire was centered in Rome?
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A
The Ottoman Empire
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B
The Roman Empire
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C
The Persian Empire
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D
The Byzantine Empire
6
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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A
Theresa May
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B
Angela Merkel
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C
Margaret Thatcher
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D
Indira Gandhi
7
Which wall was built in the 1960s to divide a major European city?
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A
The Great Wall of China
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B
The Berlin Wall
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C
The Wailing Wall
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D
Hadrian's Wall
8
What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?
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A
Greek
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B
Latin
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C
Italian
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D
French
9
Which ancient civilization developed the concept of democracy?
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A
Athens
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B
Sparta
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C
Persia
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D
Egypt
10
Which revolution began in the late 18th century and changed how goods were manufactured?
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A
The French Revolution
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B
The Industrial Revolution
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C
The American Revolution
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D
The Scientific Revolution
11
Who was the famous French military leader who became Emperor in 1804?
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A
Louis XIV
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B
Napoleon Bonaparte
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C
Maximilian Robespierre
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D
Charles de Gaulle
12
Which civilization is known for creating the wheel and cuneiform writing?
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A
Mesopotamia
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B
The Inca
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C
The Aztecs
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D
The Vikings
13
What global organization was formed after World War II to prevent future conflicts?
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A
The League of Nations
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B
The United Nations
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C
The European Union
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D
NATO
14
Which famous queen of Egypt was known for her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
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A
Nefertiti
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B
Hatshepsut
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C
Cleopatra
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D
Berenice
15
Which document was signed in 1215 to limit the power of the King of England?
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A
The Declaration of Independence
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B
The Magna Carta
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C
The Bill of Rights
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D
The Treaty of Versailles
16
What was the name of the ship that transported the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
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A
The Santa Maria
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B
The Endeavour
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C
The Mayflower
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D
The Beagle
17
Which country did Japan fight against during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
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A
The United Kingdom
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B
The Soviet Union
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C
The United States
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D
China
18
What was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire?
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A
Islam
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B
Hinduism
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C
Buddhism
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D
Christianity
19
Which century did the Renaissance begin in Europe?
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A
10th century
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B
14th century
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C
18th century
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D
20th century
20
Who wrote the 'I Have a Dream' speech during the American Civil Rights Movement?
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A
Malcolm X
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B
Martin Luther King Jr.
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C
John F. Kennedy
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D
Nelson Mandela
