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. 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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42. 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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43. Council of People’s Commissars was allegedly founded in:
[A] 1918
[B] 1917
[C] 1920
[D] 1923

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44. Which of these is the demand made by Mussolini’s party?
[A] The fall of Empiricism
[B] Eight hours work schedule
[C] Democracy
[D] All of the above

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45. Who was placed in control of Japan after WWII was over?
[A] William McCain
[B] Douglas MacArthur
[C] Lucas Hamilton
[D] Henry Garner Paul

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46. Who used the term ‘Cold War’ for the first time?
[A] Thomas Hobbney
[B] Bernard Baruch
[C] Liam Frederick
[D] Michele Salathmouse

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47. In 1991, the ‘historic’ START – I Treaty was signed in:
[A] Berlin
[B] New York
[C] Moscow
[D] Beijing

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48. The Papua New Guinea got independence in 1975 from which nation?
[A] U.K
[B] U.S.A
[C] Australia
[D] Japan

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49. During which period was the Philippines occupied by Japan in World War II?
[A] 1939-1942
[B] 1942-1945
[C] 1945-1948
[D] 1941-1944

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50. During World War II, Poland experienced significant casualties. Approximately how many Polish citizens were killed?
[A] 2 million
[B] 4 million
[C] 6 million
[D] 8 million

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