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. 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.
42. American Declaration of Independence on:
[A] 4th July, 1774
[B] 4th July, 1775
[C] 4th July, 1776
[D] 4th July, 1777
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Correct Answer: C [4th July, 1776]
Notes:
On 4th July 1776, the American Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. It was prepared by a committee of five led by Thomas Jefferson who included the ideals of human freedom in it.
43. Who issued the famous Declaration of Pilnitz in 1791?
[A] King Leopold of France
[B] King Leopold of Italy
[C] King Leopold of Germany
[D] King Leopold of Austria
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Correct Answer: D [King Leopold of Austria]
Notes:
King Leopold of Austria issued the famous Declaration of Pilnitz against the revolutionaries on 27th August 1791. War broke out between the revolutionary government and Austria in 1792.
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. Elias Howe invented sewing machine in:
[A] 1844
[B] 1845
[C] 1846
[D] 1847
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Correct Answer: C [1846]
Notes:
The invention of the sewing machine by Elias Howe, in 1846, accelerated the production of clothing and made possible the modern clothing industry. Thus, one invention followed another, not only in textile industries but also in many others. In this way, the present-day complex machinery has evolved.
46. 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.
47. What is known as the immediate cause of World War I?
[A] Narrow Nationalism
[B] The power hunger of William II
[C] Militariarism
[D] The assassination of Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand
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Correct Answer: D [The assassination of Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand]
Notes:
The immediate cause was the assassination of Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand who was heir to the Austrian throne. Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by Serbians in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo when they paid a visit to this city on 28th June 1914. The news of this murder shocked many countries. Austria-Hungary was already sick of Serbia and she decided to take advantage of the new situation to crush her. The murder of their crown prince and his wife resulted in an ultimatum being sent to Serbia for immediate compliance of certain terms. Serbia’s reply did not pacify Austria-Hungary. Hence, Austria-Hungary backed by Germany declared war on Serbia. Russia mobilised her forces in favour of Serbia.
48. “Bloody Sunday” in 1905 took place on:
[A] 23rd January
[B] 22nd February
[C] 22nd January
[D] 23rd February
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Correct Answer: C [22nd January ]
Notes:
The Tsars believed in the divine right theory of kingship. Tsar Nicholas II was autocratic in his administration. The people had many grievances. Meantime, the working class of St. Petersburg went on strike. The striking workers went on a procession to Tsar’s place to present a petition to redress their grievances. They were led by father Gapon. When the workers reached Tsar’s palace the guards fired on the unarmed crowed. This event is known as “Bloody Sunday” as it took place on a Sunday, 22nd January 1905. This is also known as 1905 Revolution. This event was indeed a prelude to the October Revolution of 1917.
49. Why is July 10, 1918 significant?
[A] Lenin formed Association of workers Council
[B] The wave of Revolution of 1917 ended
[C] The first Soviet constitution was adoped
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [The first Soviet constitution was adoped]
Notes:
The first Soviet constitution was adoped on July 10, 1918. It created the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic.
50. On 1991, the plead of replacing Soviet Union with _____ was declared:
[A] Individual Provinces
[B] Commonwealth of Independent States
[C] Independent States and Provinces
[D] Commonwealth Nation
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Correct Answer: B [Commonwealth of Independent States]
Notes:
All these reforms led to revolutionary changes in the U.S.S.R. On 8th December 1991, the leaders of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian republics issued a declaration that the Soviet Union was dissolved and replaced by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
