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. “The Three Emperors’ League”, 1873 was also known as:
[A] Dreikaiserbund Treaty
[B] Triple Alliance
[C] Reinsurance Treaty
[D] The Dual Alliance

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42. The Cold War is refers to the:
[A] Increased tension and series of confrontation between USA and the USSR
[B] Crashing of global market and loss of millions of jobs
[C] Liberation of states from USSR
[D] None of the above

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43. Which book was considered as the Bible of the French Revolution?
[A] Social Contract
[B] Social Affairs
[C] Social Reflection
[D] Revolution & Society

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44. The “September Massacres” was led by:
[A] Danton
[B] Dante
[C] Russell
[D] Pedro

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

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46. 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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47. 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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48. Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis was formed against which of these countries?
[A] England
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] All of the above

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49. In 1839, the action of Commissioner Lin Tse hsu led to:
[A] First Trade War
[B] Second Opium War
[C] First Opium War
[D] Second Trade War

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50. When did the Philippines gain full independence from the United States?
[A] December 10, 1898
[B] July 4, 1946
[C] September 21, 1972
[D] June 12, 1898

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