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.
1. The Treaty of Portsmouth brought an end to a war in 1905 fought between?
[A] Russia & Japan
[B] Romania & Bulgaria
[C] Russia & Turkey
[D] Russia & USA
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Correct Answer: A [Russia & Japan]
Notes:
Treaty of Portsmouth ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905. The treaty was signed on September 5, 1905 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The treaty was signed by Japanese and Russian diplomats after negotiations from August 6 to August 30. The treaty ended the war that began in 1904. The war was caused by Russian and Japanese expansionism in the Far East. The war contributed to domestic unrest in both countries, which led to the Russian revolution of 1905. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was instrumental in the negotiations and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
2. Who among the following was the President of United States of America, at the time of famous “Camp David Accords“?
[A] Gerald Ford
[B] Jimmy Carter
[C] Ronald Reagan
[D] Richard M Nixon
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Correct Answer: B [Jimmy Carter]
Notes:
The Camp David Accords were a pair of political agreements signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on 17 September 1978. It was following twelve days of secret negotiations at Camp David, the country retreat of the President of the United States in Maryland under the President Jimmy Carter.
3. Ping Pong Diplomacy of early 1970s is related to which among the following two countries?
[A] China and Russia
[B] China & Japan
[C] China & United States
[D] China & India
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Correct Answer: C [China & United States]
Notes:
Ping pong diplomacy refers to the brief thaw in relations between the United States and China in the early 1970s, which was facilitated in part by the exchange of table tennis players between the two countries. In April 1971, a group of American table tennis players visited China for a tournament, and the Chinese government invited them to stay for several days. This marked the first time in more than 20 years that Americans had been allowed to visit China. The visit was followed by several high-level diplomatic meetings between the two countries, which ultimately led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the US and China in 1979.
4. The “1911 Revolution” happened in which nation?
[A] Japan
[B] North Korea
[C] South Korea
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
The 1911 Revolution is also known as the Chinese Revolution or the Xinhai Revolution. This revolution overthrew China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing dynasty. This revolution leads to the abdication of Puyi, the last imperial ruler of China; end of imperial China; establishment of the Republic of China. This revolution happened from 10 October 1911 to 12 February 1912.
5. Which of the following empire stretched from Egypt and Cyprus in the west to the borders of Persia—modern-day Iran—in the east?
[A] Akkadian Empire
[B] Assyrian Empire
[C] Sumerian
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Assyrian Empire]
Notes:
The Assyrian Empire of the Mesopotamia stretched from Egypt and Cyprus in the west to the borders of Persia—modern-day Iran—in the east. Assyria is named for its original capital, the ancient city of Asur.
6. Which of the following disciple betrayed Jesus?
[A] Paul
[B] Peter
[C] Juda Iscariot
[D] Matthews
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Correct Answer: C [Juda Iscariot ]
Notes:
The Jews were disturbed after Seeing the growing popularity of Jesus. After the Last Supper, Juda Iscariot the disciple of jesus, betrayed him and Jesus was captured by his enemies.
7. Which of the following was chosen as the successor to Mohammed after his death?
[A] Ali
[B] Abu Bakr
[C] Husayn
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Abu Bakr]
Notes:
After Muhammad’s death in 632 CE, his friend Abu Bakr was named caliph and ruler of the Islamic community, or Ummah. Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the proper successor, while Shia Muslims believe that Ali should have succeeded Muhammad.
8. Power and position in society was based on which of the following during the feudal period in Europe?
[A] Level of education
[B] Number of slaves
[C] Amount of land possessed
[D] Amount of money earned
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Correct Answer: C [Amount of land possessed]
Notes:
Power and position in society was based on the amount of land possessed, during the feudal period in Europe. After receiving land from the kings, the powerful men, were known as Lords who promised to provide protection and security to the society.
9. Which of the following factors led to the decline of European nobles in Late Middle Age?
[A] Rise of nation states
[B] Decreasing importance of towns and cities
[C] Increase in influence of serfs
[D] Collapse of international trade
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Correct Answer: A [Rise of nation states]
Notes:
Rise of nation states led to the decline of European nobles in Late Middle Age. Primarily, the emergence of strong European monarchs led to a decline in the power and authority of the feudal lords.
10. Which of the following was the root cause of all political unrest in France?
[A] Feudalism
[B] Raised prices
[C] Bourbon Monarchy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bourbon Monarchy ]
Notes:
The Bourbon Monarchy was the root cause of all the political unrest in France. The Bourbon dynasty was ruling over France and Louis XIV who was the King of France reigned from 1661 to 1715.
