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. From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
[A] St. Petersburg
[B] Moscow
[C] Kazan
[D] Odessa
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Correct Answer: A [St. Petersburg]
Notes:
- Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 – 1924).
- On March 7, 1917 workers struck work and attacked Petrograd. Farmers revolted in the villages and the frustrated soldiers of World War I joined the general public to revolt against the Czar.
- Petrograd is now called St. Petersburg.
42. “The Three Emperors’ League”, 1873 was also known as:
[A] Dreikaiserbund Treaty
[B] Triple Alliance
[C] Reinsurance Treaty
[D] The Dual Alliance
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Correct Answer: A [Dreikaiserbund Treaty]
Notes:
The League of the Three Emperors, also known as Dreikaiserbund, was an alliance between the German Empire, the Russian Empire and Austria-Hungary, from 1873 to 1887. It was part of the diplomatic web created by Otto Bismarck (1815–1898) to keep France isolated. The first League of the Three Emperors was in effect from 1873 to 1875.
43. American Revolution hugely inspired which of these revolution next?
[A] French Revolution
[B] English Revolution
[C] Russian Revolution
[D] Green Revolution
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Correct Answer: A [French Revolution ]
Notes:
The American War of Independence was also called the American Revolution because it inspired the French Revolution. It was not only a war against England but against aristocracy and reactionary elements. It was also a fight against colonial domination.
44. The idea of French Revolution was based on “Liberty, Equality and ______”:
[A] Legacy
[B] Freedom
[C] Fraternity
[D] Mankind
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Correct Answer: C [Fraternity ]
Notes:
The French Revolution opened a new chapter in the history of Europe. It marked a turning point in the history of humankind. The French Revolution put an end to the age old absolute monarchy, feudal laws and social inequality. It introduced for the first time the idea of republicanism based on “Liberty, Equality and Fraternity”. These ideas had influenced the entire continent of Europe and also the world.
45. Who led the Jacobian Club?
[A] Robespierre
[B] Roland
[C] Danton
[D] Leonardo
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Correct Answer: A [Robespierre]
Notes:
The political clubs sprang up in different quarters. The Jacobian Club was led by Robespierre, a radical democrat.
46. During the war Germany and its allies were called:
[A] Allied Powers
[B] Control Powers
[C] Central Powers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Central Powers]
Notes:
During the war Germany and its allies were called Central Powers. England and her allies were called Allied Powers. Germany entered the war to defend Austria. Shortly all the powers in the hostile camps were automatically drawn into the war.
47. The believers in Marxism formed a party called:
[A] Social Democrats of Italy
[B] Marxist of Italy
[C] Social Intellectuals of Italy
[D] Social Politicians of Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Social Democrats of Italy]
Notes:
The unemployment problem, poverty and inflation helped the spread of Socialism. The believers in Marxism had a political party called Social Democrats of Italy.
48. Which of these is the demand made by Mussolini’s party?
[A] The fall of Empiricism
[B] Eight hours work schedule
[C] Democracy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Eight hours work schedule ]
Notes:In the first party convention of Milan, Mussolini announced the programmes and Charter of demands of the party. They were:
- Nationalisation of factories
- Confiscation of surplus money from the capitalists
- Universal Franchise
- Forfeiture of the Church property
- Eight hours work in factories
- Framing of a new constitution.
These demands of the Fascist Party soon achieved popularity in Italy.
49. 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.
50. In April 1940, Germany captured:
[A] Romania
[B] Hungary
[C] Spain
[D] Denmark
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Correct Answer: D [Denmark ]
Notes:
In April 1940, Germany captured Denmark and Norway. In May 1940, Holland and Belgium were conquered. Germany attacked France and captured it in June 1940. Italy fought against the British forces in North Africa. Mussolini attacked Greece and captured it with German support. Yugoslavia and Crete were occupied by the Germans.