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 created the statue of David in Florence?
[A] Robbia
[B] Donatello
[C] Michelangelo
[D] Brunelleschi
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Correct Answer: C [Michelangelo ]
Notes:
Donatello (1386-1466) produced the statue of St. George in Florence and that of St. Mark at Venice. Michelangelo besides being a painter was a celebrated sculptor. He produced some of his best sculptures for the Medici family in Florence. He was also the creator of the statue of David in Florence. Brunelleschi and Robbia were the other famous sculptors of this period. One of the most familiar examples of the Renaissance architecture is St. Peter’s Church of Rome.
42. Who led the French troops to help Americans in the war of 1777?
[A] Lafayette
[B] Montesquieu
[C] Gulliver
[D] Hans Gephael
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Correct Answer: A [Lafayette]
Notes:
In 1776 the British forces led by Sir William Howe defeated Washington in the battle of Long Island. However, the army of American colonies commanded by General Gates defeated British troops at Saratoga in October, 1777. The victory at Saratoga marked a turning point in the war. The French troops under Lafayette came to the help of the American colonies.
43. What set the commencement of the French Revolution?
[A] abnormal increase in taxes
[B] bankruptcy of French treasury
[C] shutdown of ten banks together
[D] fall of economy
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Correct Answer: B [bankruptcy of French treasury]
Notes:
The bankruptcy of French treasury was the starting point of the French Revolution. Louis XVI was faced with a serious financial situation. There was also no alternative but to propose new taxes.
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. The ‘spinning jenny’ was invented in:
[A] 1764
[B] 1756
[C] 1765
[D] 1777
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Correct Answer: A [1764]
Notes:
In 1764, Hargreaves invented the ‘spinning jenny’. This machine could spin eight threads at the same time, instead of one.
46. The seat of the Kerensky Government, which fell in October, was known as:
[A] The Parliament
[B] Winter Palace
[C] King Castle
[D] The Eastern Wing
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Correct Answer: B [Winter Palace]
Notes:
The unpopularity of the Kerensky’s government led to its collapse on 7th November 1917, when a group of soldiers occupied the Winter Palace, the seat of the Kerensky Government. An All-Russian Congress of Soviets met on the same day and assumed full political power. This event which took place on 7 November is known as the October Revolution because of the corresponding date of the old Russian calendar, 25 October.
47. The believers in Marxism formed a party called:
[A] Social Democrats of Italy
[B] Marxist of Italy
[C] Social Intellectuals of Italy
[D] Social Politicians of Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Social Democrats of Italy]
Notes:
The unemployment problem, poverty and inflation helped the spread of Socialism. The believers in Marxism had a political party called Social Democrats of Italy.
48. Who became the first President of the Chinese Republic?
[A] Yuan Shih Kai
[B] Joan Min Ho
[C] Sung Kamin Chu
[D] Yung Hin Kai
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Correct Answer: A [Yuan Shih Kai]
Notes:
Dr. Sun Yat Sen mobilized young revolutionaries and started the 1911 Revolution in China. This revolution ended the Manchu rule in China. New flag, new calendar were adopted. China for the first time became a republic. Yuan Shih Kai became the President of the Chinese Republic.
49. In which year Iran complained against Russian troops roaming around their country?
[A] 1946
[B] 1949
[C] 1947
[D] 1945
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Correct Answer: A [1946]
Notes:
On 1st January 1946, Iran presented a complaint against Russia before the U.N.O. The root cause of the conflict was stationing of Russian troops in Iran. U.N.O. took a very strong line as a consequence of this, the Russian troops were withdrawn from Iran, which had been stationed there for many years. This was the first and the most important achievement of the U.N.O.
50. During World War II, which two powers invaded and occupied Poland, leading to its division and suffering throughout the conflict?
[A] United Kingdom and France
[B] Italy and Japan
[C] Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
[D] United States and Canada
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Correct Answer: C [Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union]
Notes:
In September 1939, Poland was invaded first by Nazi Germany from the west and then by the Soviet Union from the east, leading to its occupation and division under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. This event marked the beginning of Poland’s struggle and immense suffering during World War II.
