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. “What is the Third Estate ?” pamphlet associated with the French Revolution, was written by:
[A] Marquis-Lafayette
[B] Edmund Burke
[C] Joseph Foulon
[D] Abbe Sieyes
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Correct Answer: D [Abbe Sieyes]
Notes:
‘What Is the Third Estate?’ is a political pamphlet written by French thinker and clergyman Abbe Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes in January 1789, shortly before the outbreak of the French Revolution. In the pamphlet, Sieyes argued that the Third Estate – the common people of France – constituted a complete nation.
42. 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.
43. Which U.S. President announced the “New Deal” for economic recovery in the aftermath of the Great Depression?
[A] Abraham Lincoln
[B] Benjamin Franklin
[C] Roosevelt
[D] J.F. Kennedy
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Correct Answer: C [Roosevelt]
Notes:
The New Deal was a series of domestic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1938, and a few that came later. They included both laws passed by Congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term (1933–37) of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
44. The policy of racial discrimination followed in South Africa was called:
[A] Non-Aligned
[B] Civil Rights Movement
[C] Apartheid
[D] Suffrage
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Correct Answer: C [Apartheid]
Notes:
The policy of racial discrimination followed in South Africa was called Apartheid.
45. The “September Massacres” was led by:
[A] Danton
[B] Dante
[C] Russell
[D] Pedro
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Correct Answer: A [Danton]
Notes:
The Revolutionary government at Paris led by Danton massacred 1500 suspected supporters of the French king. Then the French army defeated the Austrian army at Valmy. This was known as the “September Massacres”.
46. Formation of First International was a highlight of the year in:
[A] 1864
[B] 1894
[C] 1865
[D] 1856
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Correct Answer: A [1864]
Notes:
One of the most important events in the history of socialist movement was the formation in 1864 of the International Working Men’s Association or the First International. During the short period of its existence, the International exercised a tremendous influence on workers’ movements in Europe.
47. Which of these is one of four demands Russians have in 1917?
[A] Control of Industry by workers
[B] Fall of Feudalism
[C] Resignation of Tsar and minister
[D] End of war
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Correct Answer: A [Control of Industry by workers ]
Notes:
The most important demands of the people were fourfold: peace, land to the tiller, control of industry by workers, and equal status for the non-Russian nationalities. The Provisional Government under the leadership of Kerensky did not implement any of these demands and lost the support of the people.
48. 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.
49. Who used the term ‘Cold War’ for the first time?
[A] Thomas Hobbney
[B] Bernard Baruch
[C] Liam Frederick
[D] Michele Salathmouse
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Correct Answer: B [Bernard Baruch]
Notes:
The end of the Second World War saw the rise of the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. as Super Powers. The strained relationship between these two countries till the collapse of the U.S.S.R is known as the Cold War. The term ‘Cold War’ was used for the first time by Bernard Baruch. Thereafter this term gained popularity through the journalist Walter Lippman.
50. South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in:
[A] 1954
[B] 1951
[C] 1955
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: A [1954]
Notes:
Cold War was extended to Vietnam also. The fall of Dien Bien Phu on 7th May 1954 brought the final collapse of France in Indo-China. By Geneva Agreement, Vietnam was partitioned at the 17th parallel between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. A conflict developed between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The U.S.A. entered the war supporting South Vietnam. Further, in order to contain Communism in South East Asia, the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in 1954.