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. With the fall of which among the following, the French Revolution began?
[A] Bastille
[B] Communes
[C] Jacobin Club
[D] Pillnitz

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42. Of the following, in which did Napoleonic France suffer final defeat?
[A] Battle of Trafalgar
[B] Battle of Wagram
[C] Battle of Pyramids
[D] Battle of Austerlitz

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43. “Italy is considered the birth place of the Renaissance” — Which of the following statement supports as cause?
[A] Italy is the birthplace of Latin language
[B] Italy worked as catalyst in spreading literature to the rest of England
[C] Invention of modern art took place in Italy
[D] All of the above

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44. The Molasses Act levied upon the import of:
[A] Wheat
[B] Sugar
[C] Corn
[D] Cattles

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45. Who led the French troops to help Americans in the war of 1777?
[A] Lafayette
[B] Montesquieu
[C] Gulliver
[D] Hans Gephael

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46. Which event is known as February Revolution?
[A] The fall of Economy
[B] The fall of Tsar
[C] The Battle of Petrogard
[D] The formation of Liberal Society

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47. 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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48. Mikhail Gorbachev established which political reform?
[A] Union Council
[B] Glasnost
[C] Pedrerark
[D] Lustavia

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49. Which event marked the Philippines as the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from colonial rule?
[A] Declaration of Martial Law
[B] People Power Revolution
[C] Treaty of Paris
[D] Proclamation of Philippine Independence

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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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