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. Where was Napoleon sent into exile after the Battle of Waterloo?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

3. When did the World War II end?

 
 
 
 

4. In 1815, the Battle of Waterloo was fought between:

 
 
 
 

5. Which style of painting was used by early Renaissance artists?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

7. 1917 is known for:

 
 
 
 

8. Which of the following is not true of the European Renaissance?

 
 
 
 

9. In 1492, Columbus reached:

 
 
 
 

10. The Soviet Socialist Revolution of October is celebrated every year on November 7 because:

 
 
 
 

11. Who among the following was a poet of the Italian Renaissance?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

13. The Industrial Revolution first took place in:

 
 
 
 

14. The War of Independence of America was fought against:

 
 
 
 

15. Who was the head of the provisional government of Russia in 1917?

 
 
 
 

16. The discovery of sea route from Europe to India was made by:

 
 
 
 

17. During the period of the Renaissance new styles of architecture was first developed in:

 
 
 
 

18. The slogan ‘No taxavon without representation’ was first raised during the American Revolution in:

 
 
 
 

19. Which of the following events occurred first?

 
 
 
 

20. “The Last Supper”, a famous renaissance painting is a masterpiece of:

 
 
 
 


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