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. Consider the following statements:
- The emperor of Russia was called ‘Czar’.
- ‘Duma’ was the Russian Parliament before the Bolshevik Revolution took place.
- The term ‘Soviet’ means a council of workers.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
In Russia, the form of government was tyrannical. The Emperor, Czar, enjoyed unbridled power without any constitutional limit on his authority. Thus, statement 1 is correct. In the Revolution of 1905, Czar was forced to grant some concessions. He allowed formation of a parliament called Duma. However, it was soon filled by the cronies of czar and became toothless.It was eventually replaced in the Bolshevik revolution of 1917. So, statement 2 is correct. The term ‘Soviet’ means a council- mostly of industrial workers and locally stationed soldiers. During the Bolshevik revolution, local soviets were formed across Russia and these soviets sent delegates to a central Soviet. So, statement 3 is also correct.
42. When did Sri Lanka gained its independence?
[A] 4 February, 1948
[B] 16 March, 1962
[C] 26 March, 1972
[D] 15 February, 1938
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Correct Answer: A [4 February, 1948]
Notes:
Sri Lanka, earlier known as Ceylon,attained independence as the Dominion of Ceylon from the British rule on 4 February 1948. Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained for the next 24 years until May 22, 1972, when it became a republic and was named the Republic of Sri Lanka.
43. Name the first ever female prime minister in the world.
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Sirimavo Bandaranaike
[C] Golda Meir
[D] Elisabeth Domitien
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Correct Answer: B [Sirimavo Bandaranaike]
Notes:
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was a Sri Lankan states woman. She became the world’s first non-hereditary female head of government in modern history, when she was elected Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in 1960. She served three terms: 1960–1965, 1970–1977 and 1994–2000.
44. Who among the following played a prominent role during the “Reign of Terror” in France?
[A] Voltaire
[B] Marat
[C] Robespierre
[D] Montesquieu
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Correct Answer: C [Robespierre]
Notes:
The Reign of Terror (5 September 1793 – 28 July 1794) was a period of violence that occurred after the onset of the French Revolution, incited by conflict between rival political factions, the Girondins and the Jacobins, and marked by mass executions of “enemies of the revolution.” Robespierre, a French lawyer and politician, was an important figure during the Reign of Terror, which ended a few months after his arrest and execution in July 1794.
45. 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.
46. Which was the following country Hitler captured just before WWII started?
[A] Portugal
[B] Brazil
[C] Czechoslovakia
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: C [Czechoslovakia]
Notes:
The inter-war period witnessed the rise of dictatorships in Europe. The inter-war period is otherwise called the period of dictators. Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan witnessed the rise of dictators. In Germany, the Weimar Republic was weak. Hitler, the leader of the Nazi Party took full advantage of the weakness of the Republican Government and brought the government under his control. He started aggression. He captured Austria and Czechoslovakia. At last he attacked Poland and World War II started.
47. The 21 Demands on China was imposed upon:
[A] China capturing the German territory
[B] China capturing the Japanese territory
[C] Japan capturing the Chinese territory
[D] Germany capturing the Japanese territory
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Correct Answer: C [Japan capturing the Chinese territory ]
Notes:
Japan followed a policy of militarism and imperialism. Japan defeated China in 1894-95. Subsequently, it defeated the biggest European country Russia in 1904-05. During the First World War Japan captured the Chinese territory of Shantung which was leased to Germany. It also imposed the 21 Demands on China.
48. An independent state of Isreal established for Jews in:
[A] 1948
[B] 1945
[C] 1946
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: A [1948]
Notes:
After the end of the First World War, Palestine had been handed over to Great Britain under the mandate system. But the struggle arose between the Arabs and the Jews which created disturbance and tension in Palestine. After the Second World War U.N.O. appointed a special committee to study the problem of Palestine. The Committee recommended immediate partition of Palestine into three parts – an Arab State, a Jewish State and the City of Jerusalem which was to be governed by the Trusteeship Council of the U.N.O. Thus, an independent state of Israel was established for the Jews in 1948.
49. 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.
50. 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.