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. Which of these is one of the ships sailed for Magellan?
[A] Great Amtadore
[B] Victoria
[C] San Diego
[D] Thesius
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Correct Answer: B [Victoria]
Notes:
Spain planned to reach the east by sailing westwards. On August 10, 1519, Ferdinand Magellan had sailed with five Spanish ships – namely, Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepcion, Victoria, and Santiago- from the port of Sevilla.
42. What set the commencement of the French Revolution?
[A] abnormal increase in taxes
[B] bankruptcy of French treasury
[C] shutdown of ten banks together
[D] fall of economy
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Correct Answer: B [bankruptcy of French treasury]
Notes:
The bankruptcy of French treasury was the starting point of the French Revolution. Louis XVI was faced with a serious financial situation. There was also no alternative but to propose new taxes.
43. The fall of Bastille was on:
[A] 4th August 1787
[B] 4th August 1788
[C] 4th August 1789
[D] 4th October 1789
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Correct Answer: C [4th August 1789]
Notes:
A large number of soldiers were brought to Versailles and Paris. Necker, the popular minister was also dismissed. On hearing this, the mob of Paris became violent. They attacked the State prison called the Bastille, murdered the guards and freed the prisoners. The fall of the Bastille was regarded in France as a triumph of liberty. The nobles voluntarily surrendered their feudal rights and the privileges on 4th August 1789. Feudalism and serfdom were abolished. The principle of equality was established.
44. Who led the Jacobian Club?
[A] Robespierre
[B] Roland
[C] Danton
[D] Leonardo
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Correct Answer: A [Robespierre]
Notes:
The political clubs sprang up in different quarters. The Jacobian Club was led by Robespierre, a radical democrat.
45. 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.
46. Russian Social Democratic Labour Party was formed in:
[A] 1888
[B] 1898
[C] 1899
[D] 1989
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Correct Answer: B [1898]
Notes:
Russian Social Democratic Party along with many other socialist groups was united into the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1898.
47. Who was the founder of Communist Party of China?
[A] Mao Tse Tung
[B] Jimin Ho
[C] Dr Sun Hin Ho
[D] Len Yong Kim
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Correct Answer: A [Mao Tse Tung]
Notes:
It was during the period Chinese Communist Party of China was started. Mao Tse Tung and Chou –en-lai were the original founding members of the Communist Party of China.
48. The Washington Naval Conference was held in:
[A] 1922-23
[B] 1920-21
[C] 1919-20
[D] 1921-22
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Correct Answer: D [1921-22]
Notes:
At the end of the First World War Japan emerged as a superior military power. Hence, in order to control Japan’s Navy the Washington Naval Conference was held in 1921-22. But this was only a temporary measure.
49. During World War II, which two powers invaded and occupied Poland, leading to its division and suffering throughout the conflict?
[A] United Kingdom and France
[B] Italy and Japan
[C] Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
[D] United States and Canada
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Correct Answer: C [Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union]
Notes:
In September 1939, Poland was invaded first by Nazi Germany from the west and then by the Soviet Union from the east, leading to its occupation and division under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. This event marked the beginning of Poland’s struggle and immense suffering during World War II.
50. What was the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943?
[A] A peaceful protest for economic rights
[B] A significant act of resistance against the Nazi occupation
[C] A military parade celebrating Polish independence
[D] A diplomatic negotiation for Polish sovereignty
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Correct Answer: B [A significant act of resistance against the Nazi occupation]
Notes:
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943 was a pivotal moment in Polish history, marking the largest Jewish revolt during the Holocaust. It was a courageous act of resistance against the Nazi forces occupying Poland, as the Jewish inhabitants of the Warsaw Ghetto fought fiercely for their dignity and freedom, despite facing overwhelming odds.
