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. The Spirit of Laws was written by:
[A] Voltaire
[B] Diderot
[C] Rousseau
[D] Montesquieu
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Correct Answer: D [Montesquieu]
Notes:
The writings and the preaching of the French philosophers prepared the common people for the revolution. Montesquieu in his book, The Spirit of Laws advocated the constitutional form government. He introduced the idea of separation of powers into executive, legislative and judiciary to ensure the effective functioning of democracy.
42. With respect to French revolution, the third Estates Chambers of States General is known as:
[A] National Committee
[B] National Assembly
[C] National Mission
[D] National Estate
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Correct Answer: B [National Assembly]
Notes:
The States General consisted of three Estates Chambers. The first Estate was represented by the nobles, the second the clergy and the third by the common people. When the king called for its meeting, each Estate sat separately. However, the members of the third estate demanded a joint sitting and one vote for each member. As the first and second Estates did not concede to this demand, there was a deadlock. On 17th June 1789, the third Estate declared itself as the National Assembly.
43. After Legislative Assembly, the National Convention were met in:
[A] 1792
[B] 1793
[C] 1794
[D] 1795
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Correct Answer: A [1792]
Notes:
After the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly, the National Convention met in 1792. It abolished monarchy and declared France as a republic. The king Louis XVI after a summary trail was found guilty of treason was guillotined (head cut off) on Sunday, 21st January 1793. Three days later the queen Maire Antoinette was also guillotined.
44. 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.
45. Which party was formed to attract young Nazis?
[A] Young Nazi Party
[B] Hitler Young Society
[C] Youth Union Party
[D] Hitler Youth Society
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Correct Answer: B [Hitler Young Society]
Notes:
To attract the young people to his party, Hitler started ‘Hitler Young Society.’
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. NATO was formed against:
[A] Soviet Union
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] Great Britain
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Correct Answer: A [Soviet Union]
Notes:
The U.S.A., Canada, Britain, France, Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg, Portugal, Denmark, Italy and Norway became NATO’s members. They had agreed to mutually extend military help in case of an attack on any one of them. It was formed against the Soviet Union.
49. What was the eighth round of GATT known as:
[A] Uruguay Round
[B] Uganda Round
[C] Rwanda Round
[D] Nigeria Round
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Correct Answer: A [Uruguay Round]
Notes:
Seven rounds of negotiations occurred under the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade). The eighth round – known as the Uruguay Round — which began in 1986 and concluded in 1995 established the WTO. The main aim of World Trade Organization is to increase international trade by promoting lower trade barriers and providing a platform for the negotiation of trade.
50. What is the significance of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum located near Kraków?
[A] It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Polish art.
[B] It commemorates the Polish victory in the Battle of Grunwald.
[C] It serves as a somber reminder of the Holocaust atrocities.
[D] It celebrates the establishment of the Polish state.
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Correct Answer: C [It serves as a somber reminder of the Holocaust atrocities.]
Notes:
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, near Kraków, serves as a poignant reminder of the Holocaust’s horrors, preserving the memory of the atrocities committed during World War II and educating future generations about the consequences of hatred and intolerance.
