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. “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.
42. In 1497, John Cabot discovered:
[A] West Virginia
[B] Cambodia
[C] Antarctica
[D] Newfoundland
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Correct Answer: D [Newfoundland]
Notes:
In 1497, John Cabot was sent by Henry VII of England to explore the seas. He discovered the Newfoundland. In his next expedition, he reached North America and explored it.
43. Canada was discovered by:
[A] John Cabot
[B] William Henry VII
[C] Jacques Cartier
[D] Christopher Columbus
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Correct Answer: C [Jacques Cartier ]
Notes:
In 1534, Jacques Cartier from France went to the North America and explored the region. He found the Red Indian settlements and named that region as Canada.
44. The Molasses Act levied upon the import of:
[A] Wheat
[B] Sugar
[C] Corn
[D] Cattles
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Correct Answer: B [Sugar]
Notes:
A series of Navigation Acts were passed by the British Parliament to control the trade of the American colonies. These Acts insisted that all the goods of both exports and imports should be carried in ships owned by England. Custom collectors were appointed in the colonies to implement the Navigation Acts. But, the American colonies considered these Acts as infringement of their rights. The Molasses Act levied heavy duties on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies.
45. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended participation of which country from World War-I?
[A] Russia
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [Russia ]
Notes:
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed on 3 March 1918 between Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire). It ended Russia’s participation in World War I.
46. Which event is known as February Revolution?
[A] The fall of Economy
[B] The fall of Tsar
[C] The Battle of Petrogard
[D] The formation of Liberal Society
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Correct Answer: B [The fall of Tsar ]
Notes:
The fall of the Tszar is known as the February Revolution because, according to the old Russian calendar, it occurred on 27 February 1917.
47. Mao established the People’s Republic of China in:
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: C [1949]
Notes:
Mao established the People’s Republic of China in October 1949. Chinag Kai Shek fled to Taiwan, which is known as Nationalist China. During the Cold War Era the USA supported the Nationalist China .
48. What is Berlin Blockade?
[A] Russia capturing Berlin and preventing USA troops to enter Germany
[B] Russia blocking all the perimeter of Berlin with their soldiers
[C] Russia locking down entire Berlin and slowly capturing the rest of Germany
[D] Russia blocking all roads to the west-occupied zones in Berlin
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Correct Answer: D [Russia blocking all roads to the west-occupied zones in Berlin]
Notes:
Even before the end of the Second World War the Soviet Union had imposed Communist regimes in the East European countries of Poland, Bulgaria, Rumania, Hungary and Yugoslavia. Immediately after the War the Soviet Union brought East Germany under her influence. West Germany came under the influence of the U.S.A. The Soviet Union blocked all roads to the west-occupied zones in Berlin. This is known as Berlin Blockade. Thus, a tense situation developed between the two blocs of the Cold War groups.
49. The Brussels Treaty in March 1948 was signed by which of these following countries?
[A] Italy
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: D [Belgium ]
Notes:
The U.S.A. had created a military alliance to prevent further spread of communism into Western Europe. A beginning in this direction was made by the signing of the Brussels Treaty in March 1948. Britain, France, Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg signed this treaty promising military collaboration in case of war.
50. 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.
