World History MCQs
36. The term ‘Cold War’ was coined by ____________.
A. Bernard Baruch
Explanation:
Bernard Baruch, the multimillionaire financier and adviser to presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman, coined the term “Cold War” to describe the increasingly chilly relations between two World War II Allies: the United States and the Soviet Union.
37. Russian Revolution started in _______________.
C. 1917
Explanation:
The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social change in the Russian Empire, starting in 1917. This period saw Russia abolish its monarchy and adopt a socialist form of government following two successive revolutions and a bloody civil war.
38. The Glorious Revolution (1688-1689) is associated with ____________.
B. England
Explanation:
The Glorious Revolution, also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution,” took place from 1688-1689 in England. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic king James II, who was replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange.
39. Who was teacher of Alexander the Great?
C. Aristotle
Explanation:
Alexander was educated by the great philosopher Aristotle of Stagira. The school at Mieza can still be visited (a little to the east and below modern Naousa).
40. What was the name of the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
C. Little Boy
Explanation:
“Little Boy” was the code name for the type of atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 during World War II. It was the first nuclear weapon used in warfare.
