World History – GK Online MCQs Test

World History General Knowledge Practice MCQs

General Knowledge World History Multiple Choice Questions with Answers for competitive test preparation

1. The Renaissance astronomer who gave laws of planetary motion is:

 
 
 
 

2. With which the term Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is associated?

 
 
 
 

3. Renaissance began in:

 
 
 
 

4. When did the World War II end?

 
 
 
 

5. Under which of the following treaties did the Britain recognize the independence of 13 American colonies?

 
 
 
 

6. Which year is associated with the outbreak of World War II?

 
 
 
 

7. Who among the following was directly associated with the French Revolution?

 
 
 
 

8. The famous painting “Sunflower” was done by:

 
 
 
 

9. July 14 is celebrated every year as a national holiday in France. On this day in 1789:

 
 
 
 

10. Who among the following commanded the American forces during American War of Independence?

 
 
 
 

11. The book “Social Contract” was written by:

 
 
 
 

12. “Guernica”, the world’s famous painting, was painted by:

 
 
 
 

13. The European Renaissance of the 15th century is noted for great advances in:

 
 
 
 

14. The first written republican constitution ever formed in history was that of the:

 
 
 
 

15. Who defined democracy as the ‘Government of the people, by the people, for the people’?

 
 
 
 

16. The Industrial Revolution first took place in:

 
 
 
 

17. The Industrial Revolution in the last quarter of the 18th century in England first affected the:

 
 
 
 

18. Which of the following was the main feature of European Renaissance?

 
 
 
 

19. The most important achievement of Abraham Lincoln was:

 
 
 
 

20. When was the Magna Carta signed by King John of England?

 
 
 
 


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