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 were known as “Protestants”?
[A] The English Journalist protesters
[B] The Greek Marching protesters
[C] The English reformers
[D] The German Princes
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Correct Answer: D [The German Princes]
Notes:
In 1529, when Emperor Charles V revoked the decision to the princes to choose their own religion, the German princes drew up a protest and they came to be known as “Protestants”.
42. 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.
43. With respect to French revolution, the third Estates Chambers of States General is known as:
[A] National Committee
[B] National Assembly
[C] National Mission
[D] National Estate
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Correct Answer: B [National Assembly]
Notes:
The States General consisted of three Estates Chambers. The first Estate was represented by the nobles, the second the clergy and the third by the common people. When the king called for its meeting, each Estate sat separately. However, the members of the third estate demanded a joint sitting and one vote for each member. As the first and second Estates did not concede to this demand, there was a deadlock. On 17th June 1789, the third Estate declared itself as the National Assembly.
44. Russian Social Democratic Labour Party was formed in:
[A] 1888
[B] 1898
[C] 1899
[D] 1989
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Correct Answer: B [1898]
Notes:
Russian Social Democratic Party along with many other socialist groups was united into the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1898.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. The Baghdad Pact took place in:
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1947
[D] 1956
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
Between 1955 and 1958, West Asia remained the centre of the Cold War. In the series of western military pacts, the Baghdad Pact was concluded in 1955, later known as Central Treaty Organization (CENTO).
50. 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.
