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. Who translated Bible into English?
[A] John Huss
[B] John Wycliffe
[C] Alexander XI
[D] Leo VII

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42. The fall of Bastille was on:
[A] 4th August 1787
[B] 4th August 1788
[C] 4th August 1789
[D] 4th October 1789

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

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44. Which of these was the first battle of Russia in World War I?
[A] Battle of Tanintore
[B] Battle of Tahsenberg
[C] Battle of Tannenberg
[D] Battle of Tamblyn

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45. 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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46. The defeat in First Sino-Japanese War led to:
[A] Korean Redemption
[B] Chinese Revolt
[C] Revolution of First Asiatic Force
[D] Boxer Rebellion

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47. Mao established which of these in 1966?
[A] Agricultural Revolution
[B] Revolt to Power
[C] Human Right Actions for China
[D] Cultural Revolution

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48. On 1991, the plead of replacing Soviet Union with _____ was declared:
[A] Individual Provinces
[B] Commonwealth of Independent States
[C] Independent States and Provinces
[D] Commonwealth Nation

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49. Which event marked the Philippines as the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from colonial rule?
[A] Declaration of Martial Law
[B] People Power Revolution
[C] Treaty of Paris
[D] Proclamation of Philippine Independence

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50. During World War II, which two powers invaded and occupied Poland, leading to its division and suffering throughout the conflict?
[A] United Kingdom and France
[B] Italy and Japan
[C] Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
[D] United States and Canada

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