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 among the following played a prominent role during the “Reign of Terror” in France?
[A] Voltaire
[B] Marat
[C] Robespierre
[D] Montesquieu

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42. The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with:
[A] The Russian Revolution
[B] The French Revolution
[C] The American War of Independence
[D] The Glorious Revolution of England

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43. Cold War refers to:
[A] tension between East and West
[B] ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
[C] tension between Superpowers
[D] All of the above

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44. The Molasses Act levied upon the import of:
[A] Wheat
[B] Sugar
[C] Corn
[D] Cattles

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45. Which French scholar used the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ for the first time?
[A] Humphrey Davis
[B] Georges Michelet
[C] Pierre Bretherie
[D] Gabrielle Berton

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46. The first provisional Government in Russia was formed in:
[A] 14 March 1917
[B] 25 March 1917
[C] 10 March 1917
[D] 15 March 1917

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47. The seat of the Kerensky Government, which fell in October, was known as:
[A] The Parliament
[B] Winter Palace
[C] King Castle
[D] The Eastern Wing

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48. 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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49. 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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50. What political system was established in Poland after World War II?
[A] Democracy
[B] Monarchy
[C] Communist state
[D] Federal republic

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