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 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. 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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44. Which American ship was drowned by a German submarine in World War I?
[A] Posidon
[B] Britannic
[C] Carpathia
[D] Lusitania

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45. The international working class day is being celebrated since:
[A] 1888
[B] 1890
[C] 1889
[D] 1892

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46. “Bloody Sunday” in 1905 took place on:
[A] 23rd January
[B] 22nd February
[C] 22nd January
[D] 23rd February

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47. Who was the originator of the idea of Fascism?
[A] Karl Marx
[B] Lenin
[C] Mussolini
[D] Adolf Hitler

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48. 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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49. 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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50. The Nuclear plantation by USA and Soviet Union ended with signing:
[A] Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
[B] No Nuclear Treaty
[C] Banned War Treaty
[D] None of the above

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