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World History — Study Plan

XAT · General Knowledge

Step-by-step World History study plan for XAT General Knowledge 2026 — structured month-wise approach to mastering this chapter.

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How to Study World History

A structured approach to studying World History for XAT General Knowledge.

Study Plan for World History

1

Day 1–2: Learn the Theory

Study the chapter thoroughly. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2

Day 3: Practice Problems

Solve practice questions and previous year XAT problems. Focus on MCQs and numerical problems.

3

Day 4: Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding.

What to Focus On

  • Mesopotamia = 'Land between rivers' (Tigris & Euphrates); Modern Iraq
  • Cuneiform = World's first writing system (Sumerians); deciphered by Henry Rawlinson
  • Code of Hammurabi = First comprehensive legal code; 'eye for an eye'

  • Achaemenid Empire founded by Cyrus; greatest extent under Darius I
  • Zoroastrianism: Zend Avesta is holy book; Ahura Mazda (good) vs Ahriman (evil)
  • Battle of Marathon (490 BC): Greeks defeated Persian Darius I

  • Church of St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia): built under Justinian; Constantinople captured by Ottomans in 1453
  • Feudal hierarchy: King → Dukes/Earls → Barons → Knights → Peasants (Freeholders > Villeins > Serfs)
  • Four Crusades (1095–1291): 3rd Crusade led by Richard I 'Lionheart'

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The cuneiform script was invented by the Babylonians, and Hammurabi was its creator.

Champollion deciphered cuneiform, and Rawlinson deciphered hieroglyphics.

Columbus was the first European to reach India, and Vasco da Gama discovered America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in World History for XAT?
World History is an important chapter in XAT General Knowledge. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Bronze Age Civilizations (4000 BC – 250 BC), Classical Civilizations – Greek and Roman (800 BC – 476 AD), Medieval World (500 AD – 1500 AD): Islam, Feudalism, and Crusades, Renaissance, Reformation, and Geographical Discoveries (1400–1600 AD).
How important is World History for XAT?
World History is a frequently tested chapter in XAT General Knowledge. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers.
How to prepare World History for XAT?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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