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. 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.
42. Which dynasty ruled Russia in 20th Century?
[A] Romanov dynasty
[B] Brenchauv dynasty
[C] Miranov dynasty
[D] Derertho dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Romanov dynasty]
Notes:
Russia was a big and powerful country. Even Napoleon Bonaparte could not conquer Russia in 1812. However, during the beginning of the 20th Century Russia was no longer a powerful country. During this time Russia was ruled by the Romanov dynasty. Tsar Nicholas II ruled Russia at the time of the Revolution.
43. The seat of the Kerensky Government, which fell in October, was known as:
[A] The Parliament
[B] Winter Palace
[C] King Castle
[D] The Eastern Wing
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Correct Answer: B [Winter Palace]
Notes:
The unpopularity of the Kerensky’s government led to its collapse on 7th November 1917, when a group of soldiers occupied the Winter Palace, the seat of the Kerensky Government. An All-Russian Congress of Soviets met on the same day and assumed full political power. This event which took place on 7 November is known as the October Revolution because of the corresponding date of the old Russian calendar, 25 October.
44. Who became the first President of the Chinese Republic?
[A] Yuan Shih Kai
[B] Joan Min Ho
[C] Sung Kamin Chu
[D] Yung Hin Kai
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Correct Answer: A [Yuan Shih Kai]
Notes:
Dr. Sun Yat Sen mobilized young revolutionaries and started the 1911 Revolution in China. This revolution ended the Manchu rule in China. New flag, new calendar were adopted. China for the first time became a republic. Yuan Shih Kai became the President of the Chinese Republic.
45. 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).
46. The Berlin War separated East Germany from:
[A] European provinces
[B] Asia
[C] Georgia
[D] West Germany
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Correct Answer: D [West Germany ]
Notes:
After the Second World War, Germany was divided into two separate nations. East Germany was fully under the control of the U.S.S.R. West Germany was supported by the U.S.A. and her allies. A wall was erected across Berlin to separate these two German territories. It was the famous Berlin Wall. But with the collapse of U.SS.R, the German reunification took place on October 3, 1990.
47. The proposal of World Trade Organization took place in:
[A] 1947
[B] 1944
[C] 1942
[D] 1945
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Correct Answer: B [1944]
Notes:
The origin of World Trade Organization could be traced from the Bretton Woods Conference of 1944. In this conference, it was proposed for the creation of an International Trade Organization to establish rules and regulations for trade between countries. It finally succeeded in creating the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
48. During which period was the Philippines occupied by Japan in World War II?
[A] 1939-1942
[B] 1942-1945
[C] 1945-1948
[D] 1941-1944
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Correct Answer: B [1942-1945]
Notes:
Japanese forces occupied the Philippines from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, a time marked by significant challenges and resistance from the Filipino populace. Liberation by Allied forces in 1945 ended this occupation, contributing to the broader Allied victory in the Pacific.
49. Which event marked the Philippines as the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from colonial rule?
[A] Declaration of Martial Law
[B] People Power Revolution
[C] Treaty of Paris
[D] Proclamation of Philippine Independence
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Correct Answer: D [Proclamation of Philippine Independence]
Notes:
The Proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898, signified the Philippines’ emergence as the first country in Southeast Asia to break free from colonial domination. This historic achievement marked a key milestone in the regional struggle for self-determination and national identity.
50. What significant political event occurred in Poland in 1989?
[A] Poland joined the European Union
[B] The establishment of the Warsaw Pact
[C] The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule
[D] Introduction of the zloty as Poland’s currency
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Correct Answer: C [The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule]
Notes:
In 1989, Poland conducted its first partially free elections, marking a pivotal moment in its history. This event led to the collapse of communist rule and paved the way for the establishment of a democratic government, signifying a major shift in Poland’s political landscape and its approach to governance.
