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

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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. Formation of First International was a highlight of the year in:
[A] 1864
[B] 1894
[C] 1865
[D] 1856

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

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

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47. In April 1940, Germany captured:
[A] Romania
[B] Hungary
[C] Spain
[D] Denmark

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48. 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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49. Long March was acknowledged as:
[A] Mao walking to protest against European
[B] The death rally of Mao
[C] Soldiers marching under Mao\\\’s leadership
[D] Mao retiring to northern China

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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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