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.

1. Which of the following Prime Minister is known for his “Iron Curtain Speech”? 
[A] Clement Attlee
[B] Neville Chamberlain
[C] Winston Churchill
[D] Herbert Morrison

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2. With which of the following countries Black Power movement is related to ?
[A] United States
[B] Germany
[C] UK
[D] France

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3. Which country has gifted Manipur a Museum of Peace built on the memories of Battle of Imphal?
[A] Germany
[B] Japan
[C] France
[D] Poland

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4. First World War started in which year?
[A] 1905
[B] 1911
[C] 1914
[D] 1918

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5. From which one of the following nations Barbados got its independence in 1966?
[A] United States of America
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Argentina
[D] France

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6. Which two nations were involved in “Ping-pong Diplomacy”?
[A] China and North Korea
[B] North Korea and United States of America
[C] China and United States of America
[D] Japan and United States of America

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7. Which nation’s revolutionary organization was “26th of July Movement”?
[A] Iran
[B] North Korea
[C] Cuba
[D] Vietnam

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8. “The Pharaoh was all” was the official title of the king of which of the following civilizations?
[A] Chinese Civilization
[B] Mesopotamian Civilization
[C] Egyptian Civilization
[D] Indus-Valley Civilization

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9. The Babylonian Empire was founded by which of the following king?
[A] Hammurabi
[B] Herodotus
[C] Marduk
[D] Shalmaneser IV

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10. The Shang dynasty ruled during which of the following period?
[A] 1046-256 BC
[B] 1600-1050 BC
[C] 221-206 BC
[D] 206 BCE-220 AD

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