World History and Civilizations
Choose the term that matches this description: the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations question asks: Choose the term that matches this description: the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s. The correct choice is B. Great Depression. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Fall of Constantinople
Why not A: “Fall of Constantinople” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Depression.
- B. Great Depression ✓
- C. Mughal Empire
Why not C: “Mughal Empire” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Depression.
- D. Russian Revolution
Why not D: “Russian Revolution” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Depression.
Correct answer
B. Great Depression
Explanation
Great Depression (option B) is the accepted answer to “Choose the term that matches this description: the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s.”. Option A (Fall of Constantinople) does not fit this question. Option C (Mughal Empire) does not fit this question. Option D (Russian Revolution) does not fit this question. For this World History and Civilizations question, the accepted answer is Great Depression.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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