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. American Revolution hugely inspired which of these revolution next?
[A] French Revolution
[B] English Revolution
[C] Russian Revolution
[D] Green Revolution

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42. Diderot and D’ Alembert were the first to publish:
[A] Dictionary
[B] Art Magazines
[C] Encyclopedia
[D] All of the above

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43. 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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44. In Triple Entente, the countries were- England, Russia and:
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] America
[D] India

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45. 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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46. Which treaty was signed at the end of Second Opium War?
[A] Treaty of Changuhin
[B] Treaty of Nanking
[C] Treaty of Zensinki
[D] Treaty of Tientsin

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47. 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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48. Truman Doctrine was announced in 1948 by whom?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] UNO

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49. South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in:
[A] 1954
[B] 1951
[C] 1955
[D] 1957

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50. During World War II, which two powers invaded and occupied Poland, leading to its division and suffering throughout the conflict?
[A] United Kingdom and France
[B] Italy and Japan
[C] Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
[D] United States and Canada

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