QUESTION
The name Mesopotamia is derived from the Greek word
mesos meaning
A People
B River
C Middle
D Water
QUESTION
The earliest form of writing in Mesopotamia was known as:
A Hieroglyphics
B Cuneiform
C Pictographs
D Abacus
QUESTION
Which city is often considered the first true "city" in history and was located in present-
day Iraq?
A Mohenjo-Daro
B Harrapan
C Uruk
D Mari
QUESTION
Mesopotamian seal was of which shape
A Cylindrical
B Square
C Circle
D Rectangular
QUESTION
Assertion (A): The Mesopotamians developed a system of timekeeping that divided the
year into 12 months and the day into 24 hours.
Reason (R): Mesopotamians observed celestial events and recorded them
systematically to create accurate calendars.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C A is true, but R is false.
D A is false, but R is true.
QUESTION
Assertion (A): Mesopotamians were pioneers in mathematical computations, including
square roots and compound interest.
Reason (R): Scientific advancements require written texts for scholars to read, interpret,
and build upon over generations.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C A is true, but R is false.
D A is false, but R is true.
QUESTION
Assertion (A): Mesopotamian contributions to timekeeping influenced medieval
European time systems.
Reason (R): The division of the year, month, and day into smaller units was transmitted
through Hellenistic and Islamic cultures to Europe.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C A is true, but R is false.
D A is false, but R is true.
QUESTION
Assertion (A): Assurbanipal collected a vast library at Nineveh containing texts on history,
epics, omens, and astrology.
Reason (R): Assurbanipal acknowledged Babylonia as a cultural center and sent
scribes to gather tablets from the south.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C A is true, but R is false.
D A is false, but R is true.
QUESTION
Match the time period with the event:
Column A (Time Period) Column B (Event)
1. c. 3200 BCE a. Development of cuneiform script
2. c. 3000 BCE b. First writing in Mesopotamia
3. c. 2600 BCE c. Increasing use of bronze tools in Uruk
4. c. 2400 BCE d. Replacement of Sumerian by Akkadian
A 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
C 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
D 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
QUESTION
Match the ruler/empire with the achievement or event:
Column A (Ruler/Empire) Column B (Achievement/Event)
1. Sargon of Akkad a. Assyrian Empire at its height
2. Assurbanipal b. Conquers Babylon
3. Alexander the Great c. Collects a vast library at Nineveh
4. 720–610 BCE d. King of Akkad
A 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
B 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
C 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
D 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
QUESTION
Match the cultural/scientific development with the time period:
Column A (Development) Column B (Time Period)
1. Spread of cuneiform a. 7000–6000 BCE
2. Mathematical texts b. c. 2000 BCE
3. Beginning of agriculture c. c. 1800 BCE
4. Establishment of Assyria d. c. 1100 BCE
A 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a
B 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
D 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
Chapter – 02
QUESTION
Which Roman emperor is known for adopting Christianity as the official religion of the
Roman Empire?
A Julius Ceasar
B Augusts
C Constantine
D Trajan
QUESTION
The Byzantine Empire, a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire, had its capital in
A Constantinople
B Athens
C Rome
D Spartan
QUESTION
The ………………………….was a Roman silver coin containing about 4½ gm of pure silver
A Rupya
B Solidus
C denarius
D Cowrie
QUESTION
‘amphorae was a?
A Containers for storing precious metals
B Containers for transporting liquids like
wine and olive oil
C Decorative items in temples
D Tools used in agricultural production
QUESTION
Pastoral and semi-nomadic communities of Numidia lived in huts called
A Castella
B Oven shaped huts
C Mapilla
D Place
QUESTION
What was the title given to Augustus, the first Roman emperor, in 27 BCE?
A Imperator
B Princeps (Leading Citizen)
C Caesar
D Rex
QUESTION
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Roman army during the early
empire?
1. The army's loyalty to its generals or the emperor was crucial in maintaining stability.
2. The Senate considered the army to be a predictable and reliable force for
governance.
3. Mutinies often arose when soldiers felt betrayed by their leadership.
4. Increasing taxation to fund military expenditures caused tension in the third century.
A 1 and 2 B Only 2
C 2 and 4 D Only 3
QUESTION
The Roman Empire’s stability during the early empire was largely influenced by its
linguistic and cultural diversity.
Which of the following is correct about the statement?
1. True, because the diversity was unified under a common system of governance with
Latin and Greek as administrative languages.
2. False, because cultural diversity created challenges in maintaining a unified empire.
3. True, as linguistic uniformity across the empire eliminated any regional conflicts.
4. False, because diversity was less significant than military strength in ensuring stability.
A Only 1 B 1 and 4
C Only 3 D 2 and 4
QUESTION
The ………………………….was a Roman gold coin containing about 4½ gm of pure silver
A Rupya
B Solidus
C denarius
D Cowrie
QUESTION
The great Jewish revolt of Judaea took place in
A 66 CE
B 67 ce
C 68 ce
D 69 ce
QUESTION
The lower classes in Roman society were known collectively
A plebs sordida
B patres
C equites
D humiliores
QUESTION
Statement: The ‘Principate’ maintained the illusion of shared governance with the
Senate, even though the emperor held ultimate authority.
Which of the following supports the statement?
1. Augustus referred to himself as "Princeps" to appear as the leading citizen rather than
an absolute ruler.
2. The Senate held no real power and was completely sidelined during the Principate.
3. The emperor’s relationship with the Senate influenced how historians judged his rule.
4. The Principate abolished the Republican structure entirely in favor of centralized
governance.
A 1 and 3 B 2 and 4
C 1, 3, and 4 D Only 1
QUESTION
Which of the following best describes transhumance as
practiced in ancient or traditional pastoral societies?
A permanent settlement of herdsmen in fertile plains for
A continuous grazing.
The seasonal migration of herds between high-altitude
B summer pastures and low-altitude winter pastures.
The trade of sheep and cattle between mountain regions and
C lowlands for economic benefits.
The domestication of wild animals for breeding and selective
D
grazing purposes.
Chapter – 03
QUESTION
Match the following rulers or events with their corresponding details:
List I (Ruler/Events) List II (Details)
1. Proclaimed ‘Universal Ruler’ of the Mongols at the
A. Temujin (Genghis Khan)
quriltai of 1206
2. Conducted campaigns in Russia, Hungary,
B. Ogodei Khan
Poland, and Austria (1236–42)
3. Captured Baghdad in 1258, marking the end of
C. Hulegu Khan the Abbasid Caliphate and founding Il-Khanid
state
4. Initiated campaigns in Iran and China starting in
D. Mongke Khan
1253
A A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 B A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 D A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
QUESTION
The Mongol Empire was founded by:
A Genghis Khan
B Alexander the Great
C Julius Caesar
D Attila the Hun
QUESTION
Mongols lived in tents called
A Mapilla
B CAstella
C Gers
D None of the above
QUESTION
Which of the following rulers established an empire that assimilated the dominions of
Toluy, Chaghatai, and Jochi, and was a descendant of Genghis Khan through the
Chaghatai lineage?
A Timur (Tamerlane)
B Berke
C Zahiruddin Babur
D Shaybani Khan
QUESTION
Mongols lived in tents called
A Mapilla
B CAstella
C Gers
D None of the above
QUESTION
The first Il-Khanid ruler to convert to Islam was
A Timur (Tamerlane)
B Ghazan Khan
C Zahiruddin Babur
D Shaybani Khan
QUESTION
Statement 1: The Il-Khanid chronicles produced in Iran exaggerated the death tolls of
Genghis Khan's campaigns, particularly in the attack on Bukhara.
Statement 2: The Yasa, the legal code attributed to Genghis Khan, evolved over time from
a set of administrative regulations to a more general ‘legal code’ that
helped unify the Mongol people.
Which of the following is correct?
A Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
B Only Statement 1 is correct.
C Only Statement 2 is correct.
D Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
QUESTION
Temujin did not take which among the following titles in 1206
A Qa’an
B Genghis Khan
C Oceanic Khan’
D Universal Ruler’
QUESTION
the assembly of chieftain of Mongols was known as
A Quirltai
B Ulus
C Tama
D Anda
QUESTION
What key innovation did Genghis Khan introduce in warfare that contributed to his
success?
A Building the first fortified cities
B The use of siege engines and naphtha bombardment
C Training armies in naval combat
D Extensive use of war elephants
QUESTION
The courier system under mongols was known as ?
A Yasa
B Yama
C Qubcur
D Paiza
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