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. Who said, “Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler. He who pledges himself to Hitler pledges himself to Germany”?
[A] R. Hess
[B] Mussolini
[C] Hitler
[D] Communist International
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Correct Answer: A [R. Hess]
Notes:
Rudolf Hess, on 25 February 1934, said: “Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler. He who takes an oath to Hitler takes an oath to Germany!” About a million Nazi Party officials had gathered on this day at points around Germany to swear an oath to Adolf Hitler.
42. Which book was considered as the Bible of the French Revolution?
[A] Social Contract
[B] Social Affairs
[C] Social Reflection
[D] Revolution & Society
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Correct Answer: A [Social Contract]
Notes:
Rousseau was the author of the famous book, Social Contract, which was considered the Bible of the French Revolution. He said that the real sovereignty rests with the people. His famous statement, “Man is born free and is everywhere in chains” kindled the revolutionary spirit of the masses.
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. The General Enclosure Act was introduced in:
[A] 1801
[B] 1802
[C] 1803
[D] 1804
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Correct Answer: A [1801]
Notes:
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the practice of enclosure was denounced by the Church, and legislation was drawn up against it. However, the mechanization of agriculture during the 18th century required large, enclosed fields. This led to a series of government acts, culminating finally in the General Enclosure Act of 1801. By the end of the 19th century the process of enclosure was largely complete.
45. Which of these was marked as Settler colonies?
[A] Philadelphia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Kansas City
[D] Columbia
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Correct Answer: B [New Zealand ]
Notes:
Settler colonies in colonialism, such as the original thirteen states of the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina arose from the emigration of peoples from a mother country. This led to the displacement of the indigenous peoples.
46. “Bloody Sunday” in 1905 took place on:
[A] 23rd January
[B] 22nd February
[C] 22nd January
[D] 23rd February
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Correct Answer: C [22nd January ]
Notes:
The Tsars believed in the divine right theory of kingship. Tsar Nicholas II was autocratic in his administration. The people had many grievances. Meantime, the working class of St. Petersburg went on strike. The striking workers went on a procession to Tsar’s place to present a petition to redress their grievances. They were led by father Gapon. When the workers reached Tsar’s palace the guards fired on the unarmed crowed. This event is known as “Bloody Sunday” as it took place on a Sunday, 22nd January 1905. This is also known as 1905 Revolution. This event was indeed a prelude to the October Revolution of 1917.
47. 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.
48. On which day was the Marshall Plan announced by the United States?
[A] June 5, 1947
[B] August 15, 1945
[C] January 1, 1946
[D] December 25, 1946
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Correct Answer: A [June 5, 1947]
Notes:
The Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Program, was announced on June 5, 1947 by the then-Secretary of State, George Marshall. The initiative was designed to aid Europe, where economies had been devastated after World War II. The Marshall Plan provided over $13 billion in aid to European countries that had been destroyed during the war.
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. 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.