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 one of the following U.S. President visited China in 1972 for strengthening diplomatic ties?
[A] Richard Nixon
[B] George Bush (Senior)
[C] D. Eisenhower
[D] J. F. Kennedy
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Correct Answer: A [Richard Nixon]
Notes:
On February 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon arrived in China, becoming the first U.S. president to do so since China was established in 1949. This was an important event because the U.S. was seeking to improve relations with a Communist country during the Cold War.
42. During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
[A] Germany
[B] Italy
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an “axis” binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German-Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
43. When was the League of Nations established?
[A] In 1918
[B] In 1920
[C] In 1939
[D] In 1914
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Correct Answer: B [In 1920]
Notes:
The League of Nations was founded on 10 January 1920 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War. It was the first international organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. The League lasted for 26 years; the United Nations replaced it after the end of the Second World War on 20 April 1946.
44. Who were known as “Protestants”?
[A] The English Journalist protesters
[B] The Greek Marching protesters
[C] The English reformers
[D] The German Princes
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Correct Answer: D [The German Princes]
Notes:
In 1529, when Emperor Charles V revoked the decision to the princes to choose their own religion, the German princes drew up a protest and they came to be known as “Protestants”.
45. Who led the French troops to help Americans in the war of 1777?
[A] Lafayette
[B] Montesquieu
[C] Gulliver
[D] Hans Gephael
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Correct Answer: A [Lafayette]
Notes:
In 1776 the British forces led by Sir William Howe defeated Washington in the battle of Long Island. However, the army of American colonies commanded by General Gates defeated British troops at Saratoga in October, 1777. The victory at Saratoga marked a turning point in the war. The French troops under Lafayette came to the help of the American colonies.
46. Which book was considered as the Bible of the French Revolution?
[A] Social Contract
[B] Social Affairs
[C] Social Reflection
[D] Revolution & Society
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Correct Answer: A [Social Contract]
Notes:
Rousseau was the author of the famous book, Social Contract, which was considered the Bible of the French Revolution. He said that the real sovereignty rests with the people. His famous statement, “Man is born free and is everywhere in chains” kindled the revolutionary spirit of the masses.
47. Diderot and D’ Alembert were the first to publish:
[A] Dictionary
[B] Art Magazines
[C] Encyclopedia
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Encyclopedia ]
Notes:
Diderot and D’ Alembert published the Encyclopedia. It contained several essays and articles written by revolutionary thinkers.
48. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended participation of which country from World War-I?
[A] Russia
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [Russia ]
Notes:
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed on 3 March 1918 between Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire). It ended Russia’s participation in World War I.
49. During the 19th and 20th centuries, which dynasty ruled China?
[A] Ko-chim dynasty
[B] Manchu dynasty
[C] Ho-shimin dynasty
[D] Koku dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Manchu dynasty ]
Notes:
China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. China was ruled by many dynasties. During the 19th and 20th centuries, China was ruled by the Manchu dynasty. China during Manchu rule became weak. China was called the sick man of Asia. It became a quasi colony of the western powers.
50. The Nuclear plantation by USA and Soviet Union ended with signing:
[A] Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
[B] No Nuclear Treaty
[C] Banned War Treaty
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nuclear Test Ban Treaty]
Notes:
After 1960, the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. had developed equality in nuclear weapons. Thus any nuclear war would lead to co-destruction. This awareness led both the super powers to believe in the inevitability of peaceful co-existence. They were, therefore, prompted to conclude the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963. This treaty was followed by a ‘Hot Line Agreement’ between Washington and Kremlin.
