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. Which of the following is correct with respect to ‘Marshall Plan’?
[A] A treaty to denuclearise Libya by NATO
[B] Europe reconstruction plan after the ravage of the 2nd World War.
[C] A US policy to rapidly increase its nuclear arsenal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Europe reconstruction plan after the ravage of the 2nd World War.]
Notes:
The Marshall Plan was an American initiative passed in 1948 to aid Western Europe, in which the United States gave over $12 billion in economic assistance to help rebuild Western European economies after the end of World War II. Thus, b is the correct answer.
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. What was the darkest period of the French Revolution called?
[A] Reign of Terror
[B] War of Terror
[C] Famine of Terror
[D] Rule of Terror
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Correct Answer: A [Reign of Terror]
Notes:
The National convention divided on the issue of the execution of the king. The moderates did not agree with the Jacobians, who formed the majority in the Convention. The Jacobians had set up the Revolutionary Tribunal to deal with the moderates. It was the beginning of the Reign of Terror. It was the final phase of the Revolution. It was also the darkest period of the Revolution. Riots broke out in many places like Lyons, Marseilles and other cities. In 1793, the first coalition was formed by the European nations against the revolutionary government.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. Who was seemingly responsible for the birth of the League of Nations?
[A] George Wilson
[B] Woodrow Wilson
[C] William Henry Wilson
[D] Edward Wilson
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Correct Answer: B [Woodrow Wilson]
Notes:
The Treaty of Versailles provided a Covenant for the establishment of an international organisation to maintain peace and security in the world. The founder of this organization was President Woodrow Wilson of USA. It was his idea to create a world organization to maintain peace and prevent future wars. President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points underline the creation of a general association of nations. It was Woodrow Wilson who worked hard during Paris negotiations to bring about the birth of the League of Nations.
47. What was the national industry of Prussia, Germany before the Great War?
[A] Steel
[B] Ammunition
[C] Weapons
[D] War
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Correct Answer: D [War]
Notes:
Prussian spirit by Germany was also a cause for war. The Prussians were taught that war was a legal in the world. War was the national industry of Prussia. The younger generation of Germany was indoctrinated with such a philosophy of war.
48. Hitler invaded Poland on:
[A] September 10, 1939
[B] September 21, 1939
[C] September 1, 1939
[D] August 22, 1939
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Correct Answer: C [September 1, 1939]
Notes:
According to the decisions taken in the Paris Peace Conference, Poland had been made an independent kingdom. East Prussia was separated from Germany. Now, Hitler wanted to unite East Prussia with Germany. Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Great Britain declared war against Germany on September 3. Second World War started.
49. Who was the founder of Communist Party of China?
[A] Mao Tse Tung
[B] Jimin Ho
[C] Dr Sun Hin Ho
[D] Len Yong Kim
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Correct Answer: A [Mao Tse Tung]
Notes:
It was during the period Chinese Communist Party of China was started. Mao Tse Tung and Chou –en-lai were the original founding members of the Communist Party of China.
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.
