World History MCQs

World History Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient World History, Medieval World History and Modern World History for various UPSC, PCS and other Competitive Examinations.

41. Where was the first Continental Congress held in 1774?
[A] Geneva
[B] Berlin
[C] Philadelphia
[D] Massachusetts

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42. The “September Massacres” was led by:
[A] Danton
[B] Dante
[C] Russell
[D] Pedro

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43. What was the darkest period of the French Revolution called?
[A] Reign of Terror
[B] War of Terror
[C] Famine of Terror
[D] Rule of Terror

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44. Formation of First International was a highlight of the year in:
[A] 1864
[B] 1894
[C] 1865
[D] 1856

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45. Russian Social Democratic Party was formed by:
[A] Karl Marx
[B] Lenin
[C] Rusputin
[D] George Plekhanov

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46. Which of these is one of four demands Russians have in 1917?
[A] Control of Industry by workers
[B] Fall of Feudalism
[C] Resignation of Tsar and minister
[D] End of war

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47. Hitler invaded Poland on:
[A] September 10, 1939
[B] September 21, 1939
[C] September 1, 1939
[D] August 22, 1939

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48. As a result of Second World War:
[A] European colonialism ended in countries like Africa, India etc
[B] There was drastic fall of economy
[C] Famines after famines were breaking into several countries
[D] All of the above

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49. Mao established the People’s Republic of China in:
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1946

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50. What is the reduction of tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. known as?
[A] Era of revolt
[B] Era of détente
[C] Era of Cold war
[D] Era of purgatory

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