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 country emerged as the biggest colonial power at the end of the nineteenth century?
[A] France
[B] Spain
[C] Britain
[D] Germany
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Britain]
Notes:
Britain emerged as the biggest colonial power at the end of the nineteenth century.
42. Thomas Paine, in 1776, issued a pamphlet called:
[A] Common Sense
[B] Victory at West
[C] Sun Sets when the War Ends
[D] Wishful Thinking
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Common Sense]
Notes:
In January 1776, Thomas Paine came to America from England and issued a pamphlet “Common Sense”. It attacked the idea of hereditary monarchy and advocated democratic government. More than one lakh copies of this 50 page booklet were distributed throughout the thirteen colonies. It inculcated the fighting spirit among the Americans.
43. What was the national industry of Prussia, Germany before the Great War?
[A] Steel
[B] Ammunition
[C] Weapons
[D] War
Show Answer
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.
44. By 1932, membership of the Nazi Party increased to:
[A] 3 lakhs
[B] 10 lakhs
[C] 25 lakhs
[D] 70 lakhs
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [70 lakhs]
Notes:
Hitler started the National Socialist Party or Nazi Party. By the year 1932, the membership of the Nazi Party increased to 70 lakhs.
45. Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis was formed against which of these countries?
[A] England
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] All of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
In October 1936, On the basis of an agreement Germany approved Italian control over Abyssinia and Italy granted permission to Hitler to annex Austria with Germany. Hitler was antagonistic towards Russian Communism. Therefore Hitler in November 1936, signed an Anti-Commintern Pact with Japan, another enemy of Russia. In November 1937, Italy was admitted into the alliance. This Anti Commintern pact was otherwise called as Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis. This Axis was formed against England, France and Russia. This was the beginning of Second World War.
46. Who emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander?
[A] Mussolini
[B] Hitler
[C] Putin
[D] William II
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Mussolini ]
Notes:
On becoming Germany’s Chancellor in 1933, Hitler undertook a rearmament programme. His aggressive foreign policy led to the Second World War. Similarly, Mussolini organized the Fascist movement in Italy. He believed in dictatorship, aggressive foreign policy and colonial policy. Thus, he emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander. The emergence of dictatorship in Europe paved the way for Second World War.
47. 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
Show Answer
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.
48. The defeat in First Sino-Japanese War led to:
[A] Korean Redemption
[B] Chinese Revolt
[C] Revolution of First Asiatic Force
[D] Boxer Rebellion
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Boxer Rebellion]
Notes:
In 1894-1895 a war broke out between China and Japan. This is known as the First Sino-Japanese War. The war was fought for the control of Korea. China was defeated in this war. This led to a Chinese revolt known as the Boxer Rebellion against the foreign domination of China. This rebellion was also suppressed with the help of the western countries.
49. Who used the term ‘Cold War’ for the first time?
[A] Thomas Hobbney
[B] Bernard Baruch
[C] Liam Frederick
[D] Michele Salathmouse
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Bernard Baruch]
Notes:
The end of the Second World War saw the rise of the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. as Super Powers. The strained relationship between these two countries till the collapse of the U.S.S.R is known as the Cold War. The term ‘Cold War’ was used for the first time by Bernard Baruch. Thereafter this term gained popularity through the journalist Walter Lippman.
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
Show Answer
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.
