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.
41. Who among the following played a prominent role during the “Reign of Terror” in France?
[A] Voltaire
[B] Marat
[C] Robespierre
[D] Montesquieu
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Correct Answer: C [Robespierre]
Notes:
The Reign of Terror (5 September 1793 – 28 July 1794) was a period of violence that occurred after the onset of the French Revolution, incited by conflict between rival political factions, the Girondins and the Jacobins, and marked by mass executions of “enemies of the revolution.” Robespierre, a French lawyer and politician, was an important figure during the Reign of Terror, which ended a few months after his arrest and execution in July 1794.
42. 1917 is known for:
[A] Battle of Trafalgar
[B] Battle of Waterloo
[C] End of the World War I
[D] The Russian Revolution
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Correct Answer: D [The Russian Revolution]
Notes:
The Russian Revolution is the collective term for a series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the communist government. The Emperor was forced to abdicate and replaced by a provisional government during the first revolution of February 1917. In the second revolution, during October, the Provisional Government was replaced with a Bolshevik (Communist) government.
43. With respect to French revolution, the third Estates Chambers of States General is known as:
[A] National Committee
[B] National Assembly
[C] National Mission
[D] National Estate
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Correct Answer: B [National Assembly]
Notes:
The States General consisted of three Estates Chambers. The first Estate was represented by the nobles, the second the clergy and the third by the common people. When the king called for its meeting, each Estate sat separately. However, the members of the third estate demanded a joint sitting and one vote for each member. As the first and second Estates did not concede to this demand, there was a deadlock. On 17th June 1789, the third Estate declared itself as the National Assembly.
44. Which French scholar used the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ for the first time?
[A] Humphrey Davis
[B] Georges Michelet
[C] Pierre Bretherie
[D] Gabrielle Berton
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Correct Answer: B [Georges Michelet]
Notes:
The term ‘Industrial Revolution’ was used by European scholars – Georges Michelet in France and Friedrich Engels in Germany.
45. Which of these was marked as Settler colonies?
[A] Philadelphia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Kansas City
[D] Columbia
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Correct Answer: B [New Zealand ]
Notes:
Settler colonies in colonialism, such as the original thirteen states of the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina arose from the emigration of peoples from a mother country. This led to the displacement of the indigenous peoples.
46. The international working class day is being celebrated since:
[A] 1888
[B] 1890
[C] 1889
[D] 1892
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Correct Answer: B [1890]
Notes:
On the first of May 1890, millions of workers all over Europe and America struck work and held massive demonstrations. Since then the first of May is observed as the international working class day all over the world.
47. Mussolini was the editor of which socialist journal?
[A] Avanti!
[B] Swastik
[C] Faces of Fascism
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti!]
Notes:
In 1912 Benito Mussolini started the editing of Avanti!, a socialist journal. He was a bitter opponent of the Church.
48. By 1922, how many people joined the Fascist Party?
[A] 50,000
[B] 72,500
[C] 2 lakhs
[D] 3 lakhs
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Correct Answer: D [3 lakhs]
Notes:
The number of members in Fascist Party increased very rapidly. In 1919 there were only seventeen thousand members in the party. The number increased to 3 lakhs in 1922. The Fascists captured the offices of the Socialist and the Communist parties by force.
49. Who led Taiping Rebellion in 1851?
[A] Hung Hsiu-chüan
[B] Hung Kun-Shu
[C] Hung Shimi Ki Ho
[D] Hung Konchu Hon
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Correct Answer: A [Hung Hsiu-chüan]
Notes:
Thus, the western countries established their supremacy in China. China was partitioned into many economic zones controlled by western powers. This is known as “the cutting of the Chinese Melon” (ie., cutting China into many pieces). The failure of Manchu dynasty led to the Taiping Rebellion (1851-1864) in China. It was led by Hung Hsiu-chüan.
50. During World War II, Poland experienced significant casualties. Approximately how many Polish citizens were killed?
[A] 2 million
[B] 4 million
[C] 6 million
[D] 8 million
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Correct Answer: C [6 million]
Notes:
World War II was devastating for Poland, resulting in the death of around 6 million Polish citizens. This tragic loss included both military and civilian lives, with half of the casualties being Polish Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The country’s population and infrastructure suffered immensely due to the war.