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. Who led the first revolt in March 1920?
[A] Ludendorff
[B] Mark Schulze
[C] Dr. Kapp
[D] Paire Joanaskov
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. Kapp]
Notes:
In March 1920, the royalists under the leadership of Dr. Kapp revolted. But he failed and surrendered before the republican government. The second such revolt was led by Ludendorff. He was assisted by Hitler.
42. The main agenda of Dawes Plan was to:
[A] To dissolve the conflict between Germany and Italy after signing Treaty of Versailles
[B] To make negotiation on Germany\\\’s financial burden mentioned in Treaty of Versailles
[C] To keep Germany under radar from signing Treaty of Versailles till the orders are fulfilled
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [To make negotiation on Germany\\\’s financial burden mentioned in Treaty of Versailles]
Notes:
The financial crisis in Germany forced the Weimar Republic to make an appeal to the allies for the reduction of the amount of reparation. As a result a committee consisting of ten members was formed under the chairmanship of Dawes, an eminent finance specialist of U.S.A. The committee made some amendments to the provision of the Treaty of Versailles. This known as Dawes Plan. The financial burden of Germany was reduced to certain level.
43. Who emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander?
[A] Mussolini
[B] Hitler
[C] Putin
[D] William II
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Correct Answer: A [Mussolini ]
Notes:
On becoming Germany’s Chancellor in 1933, Hitler undertook a rearmament programme. His aggressive foreign policy led to the Second World War. Similarly, Mussolini organized the Fascist movement in Italy. He believed in dictatorship, aggressive foreign policy and colonial policy. Thus, he emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander. The emergence of dictatorship in Europe paved the way for Second World War.
44. Which treaty was signed at the end of Second Opium War?
[A] Treaty of Changuhin
[B] Treaty of Nanking
[C] Treaty of Zensinki
[D] Treaty of Tientsin
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Correct Answer: D [Treaty of Tientsin ]
Notes:
In 1856 the Second Opium War took place. This time Britain, France, USA and Russia fought against China. The war ended with the Treaty of Tientsin in 1860.
45. 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.
46. Mao established which of these in 1966?
[A] Agricultural Revolution
[B] Revolt to Power
[C] Human Right Actions for China
[D] Cultural Revolution
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Correct Answer: D [Cultural Revolution]
Notes:
Mao Tse Tung introduced the economic reform known as the Great Leap Forward. In 1966, Mao launched the Cultural Revolution. During the Cultural Revolution those who were against Mao were removed from the Communist Party and imprisoned.
47. NATO was formed against:
[A] Soviet Union
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] Great Britain
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Correct Answer: A [Soviet Union]
Notes:
The U.S.A., Canada, Britain, France, Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg, Portugal, Denmark, Italy and Norway became NATO’s members. They had agreed to mutually extend military help in case of an attack on any one of them. It was formed against the Soviet Union.
48. Mikhail Gorbachev established which political reform?
[A] Union Council
[B] Glasnost
[C] Pedrerark
[D] Lustavia
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Correct Answer: B [Glasnost]
Notes:
Mikhail Gorbachev became the President of the Soviet Union in March 1985. He instituted a number of political reforms under the name of “glasnost”.
49. During World War II, Poland experienced significant casualties. Approximately how many Polish citizens were killed?
[A] 2 million
[B] 4 million
[C] 6 million
[D] 8 million
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Correct Answer: C [6 million]
Notes:
World War II was devastating for Poland, resulting in the death of around 6 million Polish citizens. This tragic loss included both military and civilian lives, with half of the casualties being Polish Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The country’s population and infrastructure suffered immensely due to the war.
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.
