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 country did not represent in first Continental Congress?
[A] Chicago
[B] Georgia
[C] Massachusetts
[D] Berkeley

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42. Thomas Paine, in 1776, issued a pamphlet called:
[A] Common Sense
[B] Victory at West
[C] Sun Sets when the War Ends
[D] Wishful Thinking

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43. What set the commencement of the French Revolution?
[A] abnormal increase in taxes
[B] bankruptcy of French treasury
[C] shutdown of ten banks together
[D] fall of economy

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44. With respect to French revolution, the third Estates Chambers of States General is known as:
[A] National Committee
[B] National Assembly
[C] National Mission
[D] National Estate

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45. Which was the earliest industry to invent machinery revolution?
[A] Iron and Steel
[B] Transport
[C] Publishing
[D] Textile

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46. Which dynasty ruled Russia in 20th Century?
[A] Romanov dynasty
[B] Brenchauv dynasty
[C] Miranov dynasty
[D] Derertho dynasty

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

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

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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. When did the Philippines gain full independence from the United States?
[A] December 10, 1898
[B] July 4, 1946
[C] September 21, 1972
[D] June 12, 1898

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