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.
21. The First War of Independence began and ended in which of the following years?
[A] 1912, 1916
[B] 1914, 1918
[C] 1916, 1920
[D] 1914, 1920
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Correct Answer: B [1914, 1918]
Notes:
The First World War began in 1914 and ended in 1918. It was a unique War as it made all regions of the world, take part in it, either directly or indirectly. The great wars of Napoleon’s time were limited only to Europe.
22. Which of the following was the King of England during the First World War?
[A] George V
[B] Albert
[C] Edward VIII
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [George V]
Notes:
George V also known as George Frederick Ernest Albert (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
23. Which of the following countries were involved in World War II?
[A] Britain
[B] France
[C] Canada
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
World War 2 was fought between two groups of countries which was divided into the Allies and the Axis Powers. Axis Powers included Germany, Italy, and Japan. On the other side were the Allies which included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States of America.
24. Bretton Woods Conference of July 1944, established which of the following institutions?
1) IBRD
2) IMF
3) WTO
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Bretton Woods Conference of July 1944, taking the assumption that no peace could last if economic and financial chaos prevailed, established two important financial institutions:
1) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [IBRD]
2) The International Monetary Fund [IMF].
25. Which of the following formed an international body known as “Second International”?
[A] Communists
[B] Socialists
[C] Conservatives
[D] Radicals
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Correct Answer: B [Socialists]
Notes:
The Socialists formed an international body known as “Second International”. The Second International formed on 14 July 1889 at a Paris meeting in which delegations from twenty countries participated, was an organisation of socialist and labour parties.
26. Which of the following political groups overthrew Tsar?
[A] Bolsheviks
[B] Nazis
[C] Boyars
[D] Democratic Party
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Correct Answer: A [Bolsheviks]
Notes:
The Bolsheviks overthrew Tsar. Bolshevik Revolution of Russia took place as forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky. The Russian monarchy was overthrown in March 1917.
27. Which of the following formed an anti-communist front known as, the Rome-Berlin- Tokyo Axis?
[A] Germany
[B] Italy
[C] Japan
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
An anti-communist front known as, the Rome-Berlin- Tokyo Axis. was formed by Germany, Italy and Japan. They were known as the Axis Powers. It was a military alliance that fought in World War II against the Allies.
28. Which country occupied and annexed Ethiopia in 1936?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
After the second Italo-Ethiopian war, Italy occupied and annexed Ethiopia in 1936 and made Italian Ethiopia. Italy unleashed a ruthless administration in Ethiopia. The infamous Yekatit 12 Massacre sanctioned by Italian administration happened during this period. During World War II, the British Empire defeated the Italian rulers of Ethiopia and restored the full sovereignty of Ethiopia in 1941. In 1947, Italy recognized the sovereignty and independence of Ethiopia.
29. The “Yekatit 12 Massacre” happened in which country?
[A] Austria
[B] Uruguay
[C] Cambodia
[D] Ethiopia
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Correct Answer: D [Ethiopia]
Notes:
The Yekatit 12 Massacre happened in Ethiopia from 19 February 1937 to 21 February 1937, sanctioned by the Italian rulers of Ethiopia in retaliation to the failed assassination attempt of Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, the then Viceroy of Italian East Africa. Graziani has led the Italian forces to victory over the Ethiopians in the Second Italian invasion of Ethiopia. This event led to a massive scale of imprisonment and massacre of Ethiopians which amount from 19200 to 30000 civilians. This also involved the massacre of several members of “Black lions”, an anti-fascist resistance movement formed to fight against Italy during it’s the occupation of the Ethiopian Empire in the World War II. The “Yekatit 12 Monument” was unveiled in the city of Addis Ababa to commemorate the victims of the massacre.
30. Which country was the location of “May 68 Events”?
[A] United States of America
[B] France
[C] Canada
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
Beginning in May 1968, a period of civil unrest occurred throughout France, lasting some seven weeks and punctuated by demonstrations, general strikes, and the occupation of universities and factories. At the height of events, which have since become known as May 68, the economy of France came to a halt. The protests reached such a point that political leaders feared civil war or revolution; the national government briefly ceased to function after President Charles de Gaulle secretly fled France to Germany at one point. The protests spurred movements worldwide, with songs, imaginative graffiti, posters, and slogans.