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 of these is one of the ships sailed for Magellan?
[A] Great Amtadore
[B] Victoria
[C] San Diego
[D] Thesius

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42. 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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43. The fall of Bastille was on:
[A] 4th August 1787
[B] 4th August 1788
[C] 4th August 1789
[D] 4th October 1789

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44. Who led the Jacobian Club?
[A] Robespierre
[B] Roland
[C] Danton
[D] Leonardo

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45. 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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46. Russian Social Democratic Labour Party was formed in:
[A] 1888
[B] 1898
[C] 1899
[D] 1989

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47. Who was the founder of Communist Party of China?
[A] Mao Tse Tung
[B] Jimin Ho
[C] Dr Sun Hin Ho
[D] Len Yong Kim

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48. The Washington Naval Conference was held in:
[A] 1922-23
[B] 1920-21
[C] 1919-20
[D] 1921-22

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49. 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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50. What was the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943?
[A] A peaceful protest for economic rights
[B] A significant act of resistance against the Nazi occupation
[C] A military parade celebrating Polish independence
[D] A diplomatic negotiation for Polish sovereignty

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