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. Bangladesh was created in:
[A] 1970
[B] 1972
[C] 1973
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: D [1971]
Notes:
Modern Bangladesh came into being on March 26, 1971 when it proclaimed Declaration of Independence from Pakistan. It was followed by Bangladesh-India Allied Forces defeating the Pakistan Army, culminating in its surrender and the Liberation of Dhaka on 16 December 1971. On 17 December 1971, the nation of Bangla Desh was finally established.
42. When was the “Boxer Rebellion” happened in China?
[A] 1895
[B] 1900
[C] 1905
[D] 1909
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Correct Answer: B [1900]
Notes:
Boxer Rebellionwas a violent anti-foreign, anti-colonial and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China in 1900. It attempted to drive all foreigners who had a privileged position in China. “Boxers” was a name that foreigners gave to a Chinese secret society known as the Yihequan (Righteous and Harmonious Fists) that practiced certain boxing and calisthenic rituals.
43. The Bangladesh Liberation War ended on:
[A] 14th November, 1972
[B] 16th December, 1971
[C] 17th October, 1971
[D] 2nd October, 1974
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Correct Answer: B [16th December, 1971]
Notes:
The Bangladesh Liberation War was a revolution and armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Bengali nationalist and self-determination movement in what was then East Pakistan in 1971. The war ended on 16 December 1971 after West Pakistan surrendered. It resulted in the inde-pendence of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
44. Who advocated Nazism in Germany?
[A] Fedrick William IV
[B] Adolf Hitler
[C] Bismark
[D] William III
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Correct Answer: B [Adolf Hitler]
Notes:
German dictator Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) advocated Nazism in Germany. led the extreme nationalist and racist Nazi party and served as chancellor-president of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Nazism advocated militant nationalism, war and aggressive imperialism and precipitated the outbreak of the Second World War. Nazism under Hitler led to the extermination of approximately 6 million Jews.
45. 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.
46. Which of these was the first battle of Russia in World War I?
[A] Battle of Tanintore
[B] Battle of Tahsenberg
[C] Battle of Tannenberg
[D] Battle of Tamblyn
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Tannenberg]
Notes:
Russia’s first major battle in the Great War was a disaster. In the 1914 Battle of Tannenberg, over 120,000 Russian troops were killed, wounded, or captured, while Germany suffered only 20,000 casualties. Whatever nationalistic or patriotic support the Russian government had gained in the early stages of the war had been lost.
47. Who was the originator of the idea of Fascism?
[A] Karl Marx
[B] Lenin
[C] Mussolini
[D] Adolf Hitler
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Correct Answer: C [Mussolini]
Notes:
Benito Mussolini was the originator of the idea of Fascism. He was born in 1883. Mussolini’s father an ironsmith, was a follower of Socialism. Hence, Mussolini was influenced by the socialistic ideology.
48. Mussolini was the editor of which socialist journal?
[A] Avanti!
[B] Swastik
[C] Faces of Fascism
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti!]
Notes:
In 1912 Benito Mussolini started the editing of Avanti!, a socialist journal. He was a bitter opponent of the Church.
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 political system was established in Poland after World War II?
[A] Democracy
[B] Monarchy
[C] Communist state
[D] Federal republic
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Correct Answer: C [Communist state]
Notes:
Following World War II, Poland found itself within the Soviet sphere of influence, leading to the establishment of a communist state. This period, lasting until 1989, was characterized by Soviet dominance in Polish political affairs, shaping the country’s governance and international relations during the Cold War era.