14000+ MCQs Modern History (World History)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 03/11/2025
1. The provisional government of 1917 in Russia was headed by:
2. Who was the last emperor of Rome?
3. A characteristic that the Shang Chinese shared with Egyptian Civilisation was the:
4. The ideology of Fascism developed in:
5. Assertion (A) Classical Greek is generally considered as the cradle of Western Civilisation. Reason (R) Classical Greek culture had a powerful influence on ancient Rome, which carried it through the Mediterranean and much of Europe.
6. The political reorganisation of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in:
7. Who among the following first used the term 'Industrial Revolution' in English to describe the changes that occurred in British industrial development between 1760 and 1820?
8. A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as:
9. Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?
10. Due to which of the following factors, the Industrial Revolution took place in England in the eighteenth century?
I. The discovery of coal and iron deposits. II. The discovery of steam power. III. The introduction of railways. IV. The regular supply of raw materials. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
11. 'Huang He Valley' or 'Yellow River Valley' was the birthplace of which ancient Civilisation?
12. During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of:
13. Consider the statements with reference to ancient Greek.
I. At the battle of Salamis, Athenian Naval Force were defeated by the Persians. II. Alexander defeated Darius III of Persia and completely destroyed the Achaemenid Empire. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
14. The Chief advocate of Fascism was:
15. Which one of the following constituted the privileged class at the time of French Revolution?
16. During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied powers?
17. Which of the following factors is/are responsible for American Revolution?
18. Which statement best describes the burial practices of Egyptians?
19. An earliest known civilisation, emerged in the historical region of Southern Mesopotamia, between the sixth and fifth millennium BC?
20. The 'Treaty of Versailles' humiliated:
21. Who began the construction of a wall in ancient China to keep out invaders from the North known as the Great Wall of China?
22. The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to:
23. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. In 1948, Burma was admitted to the United Nations and immediately supported the USA in the cold war. II. In 1948, Burma joined the United Nations but refused to denounce China as the aggressor in the Korean War. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
24. The Truman Doctrine of 1947 was announced to achieve which one of the following?
25. Assertion (A) Democracy was first established in America. It is called as the mother of modern democracy. Reason (R) The first written constitution was introduced in America in 1789.
26. The immediate cause for the outbreak of the First World War was:
27. Which of the following group of thinking influenced Fascism?
28. Who is the founder of Greek historiography?
29. World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because:
30. Which statement best describes a relationship between First World War and the Bolshevik Revolution?
31. “Political Independence without economic equality is an illusion”. Whose statement is this?
32. The Last Supper, a famous renaissance painting was a masterpiece of:
33. Arabian art was mainly influenced by:
34. Which of the following is associated with 'Twelve Tables'?
35. The slogan ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’ was actually given by the:
36. Who is known as the father of modern Medicine?
37. The Treaty of Schonbrunn (1809) was signed after which of the following battles?
38. Which was the oldest dynasty in ancient China?
39. A major cause of First World War was:
40. Young Italy Movement was led by two revolutionaries. One was 'Mazzini' and the other was:
41. Consider the following statements.
I. ‘Snake biting its tail to form a ring’ symbolised ‘Eternity’ during French Revolution. II. ‘Bundle of rods’ symbolised, ‘Strength lies in Unity’ during French Revolution. III. ‘A broken Chain’ symbolised freedom from fetters for slaves during French Revolution. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
42. French Revolution was started in the year?
43. Match the following (Industrial Revolution Inventors).
| List I (Inventor) | List II (Invention) |
| A. James Hargreaves | 1. Spinning Jenny (1765) |
| B. Richard Arkwright | 2. Water Frame (1767) |
| C. James Watt | 3. Steam Engine (Improved Version) |
| D. Humphrey Davy | 4. Safety Lamp |
44. The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would:
45. The last country of Axis Power to surrender during the end of World War II was:
46. The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the:
47. Which of the following was a factor in the rise of Napoleon?
48. Who among the following was not a member of the 'Big Four' in the Congress of Vienna (1815)?
49. Society based on freedom, equal laws and opportunities was advocated by:
50. When was the 'Boxer Rebellion' happened in China?
