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. Consider the following statements:

  1. Dr. Sun Yat Sen formed the Kuomintang party in China.
  2. Attack by the imperial Japan forced the Kuomintang and the Chinese communist to unite.

Which of the above is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above

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42. Which of the following two countries had signed a ‘Non-aggression Pact’ a few days before the beginning of WWII?
[A] Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia
[B] France and Britain
[C] USA and Japan
[D] Britain and Soviet Russia

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43. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended participation of which country from World War-I?
[A] Russia
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] England

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44. Why is July 10, 1918 significant?
[A] Lenin formed Association of workers Council
[B] The wave of Revolution of 1917 ended
[C] The first Soviet constitution was adoped
[D] All of the above

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45. 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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46. Which is a step taken by the Prime Minister Mussolini?
[A] The taxes are increased
[B] More focus was shifted on making ammunition
[C] Citizens were forced to join the armies
[D] Faithful members only are appointed as ministers

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47. Who emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander?
[A] Mussolini
[B] Hitler
[C] Putin
[D] William II

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48. Which was the following country Hitler captured just before WWII started?
[A] Portugal
[B] Brazil
[C] Czechoslovakia
[D] Moscow

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49. 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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50. The Baghdad Pact took place in:
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1947
[D] 1956

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