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. Name the country where the first Industrial Revolution took place.
[A] America
[B] Great Britain
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Great Britain]
Notes:
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. It began in Great Britain and then spread to Western Europe and the United States.
42. When was the League of Nations established?
[A] In 1918
[B] In 1920
[C] In 1939
[D] In 1914
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Correct Answer: B [In 1920]
Notes:
The League of Nations was founded on 10 January 1920 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War. It was the first international organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. The League lasted for 26 years; the United Nations replaced it after the end of the Second World War on 20 April 1946.
43. Who reformed old Julian Calender based on new astronomical knowledge?
[A] Pope Gregory XIII
[B] Newton
[C] Pope George VII
[D] King Louis IX
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Correct Answer: A [Pope Gregory XIII]
Notes:
Newton (1642-1727) concluded that the movements of all celestial bodies were controlled by gravitation. With the new astronomical knowledge that was available, the old Julian calendar was reformed in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII.
44. 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.
45. Who translated Bible into English?
[A] John Huss
[B] John Wycliffe
[C] Alexander XI
[D] Leo VII
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Correct Answer: B [John Wycliffe]
Notes:
John Wycliffe (1330-1384) from England criticized the Pope for his authority and misdeeds. He translated the Bible into English. He is considered “the Morning Star of the Reformation. Erasmus (1466-1536) attacked the superstitions followed by the clergy in his book In Praise of Folly. It was published in 1509.
46. Which country did not represent in first Continental Congress?
[A] Chicago
[B] Georgia
[C] Massachusetts
[D] Berkeley
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Correct Answer: B [Georgia]
Notes:
The first Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia in 1774, was attended by the representatives of the twelve colonies except Georgia. This congress appealed to the British King to remove restrictions on industries and trade and not to impose any taxes without their consent.
47. Long March was acknowledged as:
[A] Mao walking to protest against European
[B] The death rally of Mao
[C] Soldiers marching under Mao\\\’s leadership
[D] Mao retiring to northern China
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Correct Answer: D [Mao retiring to northern China]
Notes:
In 1924 Dr. Sun Yat Sen passed away. The leadership of the Kuomintang party was assumed by Chiang Kai Shek. In the beginning there was an understanding between the Kuomintang and the Communists. But, soon both became rivals. Chiang wanted to exterminate Mao’s Communist Party. Mao retired to northern China. It is known as the Long March. There the Communists established their control.
48. Truman Doctrine was announced in 1948 by whom?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] UNO
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Correct Answer: B [USA ]
Notes:
On 12th March 1948, Truman Doctrine [Truman was the President of USA] was announced and accordingly the U.S.A. provided economic and the military aid to Greece and Turkey to the tune of 400 million dollars in order to stop the Soviet influence in those countries.
49. What is the reduction of tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. known as?
[A] Era of revolt
[B] Era of détente
[C] Era of Cold war
[D] Era of purgatory
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Correct Answer: B [Era of détente]
Notes:
After the 1970s, the friction between the Soviet Union and Communist China led to Sino-Soviet rift. The People’s Republic of China was admitted into the UN. President Nixon of U.S.A. visited Moscow in May 1972 and concluded the SALT -I Treaty (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty). In June 1973, Brezhnev paid a nine-day visit to the United States and further progress was made in the direction of strategic arms limitation. This reduction of tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. is known as era of détente.
50. What significant political event occurred in Poland in 1989?
[A] Poland joined the European Union
[B] The establishment of the Warsaw Pact
[C] The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule
[D] Introduction of the zloty as Poland’s currency
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Correct Answer: C [The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule]
Notes:
In 1989, Poland conducted its first partially free elections, marking a pivotal moment in its history. This event led to the collapse of communist rule and paved the way for the establishment of a democratic government, signifying a major shift in Poland’s political landscape and its approach to governance.
