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1. Dr. Sun Yat Sen formed the Kuomintang party in China.
\n2. Attack by the imperial Japan forced the Kuomintang and the Chinese communist to unite.
\nWhich of the above is \/ are correct?
\n[A] Only 1
\n[B] Only 2
\n[C] Both 1 and 2
\n[D] None of the above<\/p>\n
1. The term \u2018bourgeoisie\u2019 refers to the industrial working class. 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.Which of the following civilizations flourished between the rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates? [A] Mesopotamian Civilization [B] Harrapan Civilization [C] Chinese Civilization [D] Egyptian Civilization 2.Who said \u201cEgypt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139\/revisions\/141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiqquiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n2. The term \u2018proletariat\u2019 refers to the middle class.
\nWhich of the above is \/ are correct?<\/strong>
\n[A] Only 1
\n[B] Only 2
\n[C] Both 1 and 2
\n[D] None of the above<\/p>\n
\nThe countries to which industrial revolution had spread had their social and economic life completely transformed. Economically, urban centres surpassed the rural areas. Industries became the most important economic tool. The classes associated with the machine mode of production and distribution became more prominent than the aristocratic and peasant class. Socially, two new classes emerged in society the \u2018capitalist\u2019 or the \u2018middle class and the \u2018industrial working class\u2019. The middle class was the owner of industries and controlled the trade and commerce. It was also known as the \u2018bourgeoisie\u2019. The industrial working class was called the \u2018proletariat\u2019 class, which worked for wages and lived in terrible living conditions.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n27.Which of the following areas was divided along the 38th parallel during the cold war?<\/h3>\n[A] Vietnam
\n[B] Korea
\n[C] Japan
\n[D] Germany<\/p>\n
\nAfter the Japanese occupation of Korea ended as a result of the defeat of Japan, Korea had been divided into two occupation zones- the northern zone under the Soviet Union and the southern zone under the USA. The division was along the 38th parallel. Both these powers set up friendly regimes within their occupation zones in the North and South Korea respectively. The Korean War could also not change this boundary.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n28.Reformation is:<\/h3>\n[A] Political transformation
\n[B] Religious transformation
\n[C] Economic transformation
\n[D] Transformation in social science<\/p>\n
\nThe religious transformation was symbolized by the Reformation. The spirit of individualism and humanism began to dominate in the social sphere.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n29.\u201cItaly is considered the birth place of the Renaissance\u201d \u2014 Which of the following statement supports as cause?<\/h3>\n[A] Italy is the birthplace of Latin language
\n[B] Italy worked as catalyst in spreading literature to the rest of England
\n[C] Invention of modern art took place in Italy
\n[D] All of the above<\/p>\n
\nItaly is considered the birth place of the Renaissance for several reasons. Some of them were:
\nItaly was the seat of ancient civilization and the Latin language.
\nThe rich city states in Italy like Florence and Venice patronized art and literature. For example, the Medici family of Florence had patronized many scholars.
\nDante\u2019s work of art Divine Comedy triggered the Renaissance and made it spread to other parts of Europe and reach its peak in the sixteenth century.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n30.Which of these is a painting by Raphael?<\/h3>\n[A] Maddonna
\n[B] Monalisa
\n[C] The Irishman
\n[D] All of the above<\/p>\n
\nRaphael achieved a rare blending of devotional feeling with a sense of beauty. Although Raphael died at the age of thirty-seven, he produced a great number of paintings, of which the most familiar is the Madonna.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n31.\u201cItaly is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance\u201d \u2014 Which of the following statement supports as cause?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Italy is the birthplace of Latin language
\n[B] Italy worked as catalyst in spreading literature to the rest of England
\n[C] Invention of modern art took place in Italy
\n[D] All of the above<\/p>\n
\nItaly is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance for several reasons. Some of them were:
\nItaly was the seat of ancient civilization and the Latin language.
\nThe rich city states in Italy like Florence and Venice patronized art and literature. For example, the Medici family of Florence had patronized many scholars.
\nDante\u2019s work of art Divine Comedy triggered the Renaissance and made it spread to other parts of Europe and reach its peak in the sixteenth century.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n32.Who translated the Bible in the German language?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Martin Luther
\n[B] Sebastian Brant
\n[C] Cervantes
\n[D] Edward Spencer<\/p>\n
\nIn Germany, Martin Luther translated the Bible in the German language. Sebastian Brant wrote The Ship of Fools. In Spain, Cervantes authored the famous Don Quixote.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n33.Which of these is a painting by Raphael?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Maddonna
\n[B] Monalisa
\n[C] The Irishman
\n[D] All of the above<\/p>\n
\nRaphael achieved a rare blending of devotional feeling with a sense of beauty. Although Raphael died at the age of thirty-seven, he produced a great number of paintings, of which the most familiar is the Madonna.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n34.Which book describes all known trade routes between Europe and the Far East?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] A Merchants Handbook
\n[B] Secrets of the Faithful Crusader
\n[C] The Tale of Two Cities
\n[D] None of the above<\/p>\n
\nThe travel accounts of Marco Polo and Nicolo Polo about China and India kindled great enthusiasm among the Europeans about the fabulous wealth of the Eastern countries. Other accounts of the voyages also encouraged explorations. A Merchants Handbook described all known trade routes between Europe and the Far East. Similarly, the Secrets of the Faithful Crusader told about Asiatic cities.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n35.Which was known as the first published work of John Calvin?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Commentary on Seneca\u2019s De Clementia
\n[B] Seneca\u2019s De Clementia
\n[C] Guilavilan De Armes\u00e9e
\n[D] Z\u00e4rkl\u00e8 djouvre<\/p>\n
\nThe French protest reformer John Calvin was born in France. He studied humanities and Law at the University of Paris. He obtained in 1532, Doctor of Law. His first published work was a commentary on Roman philosopher Seneca\u2019s De Clementia. In 1536, he settled in Geneva. His main teachings are that the Bible alone is the final authority for matters of faith and that salvation is attained purely through grace.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n36.In which year the Hat Act was established?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] 1735
\n[B] 1734
\n[C] 1733
\n[D] 1732<\/p>\n
\nA series of Trade Acts were also passed to control the trade in the colonies. For example, the Hat Act of 1732 prohibited the import of hats from one colony to the other. The Iron Act 1750 stopped the large-scale production of iron in the colonies. These Acts were opposed by the colonies.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n37.Which country did not represent in first Continental Congress?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Chicago
\n[B] Georgia
\n[C] Massachusetts
\n[D] Berkeley<\/p>\n
\nThe first Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia in 1774, was attended by the representatives of the twelve colonies except Georgia. This congress appealed to the British King to remove restrictions on industries and trade and not to impose any taxes without their consent.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n38.Who led the French troops to help Americans in the war of 1777?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Lafayette
\n[B] Montesquieu
\n[C] Gulliver
\n[D] Hans Gephael<\/p>\n
\nIn 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.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n39.The Spirit of Laws was written by:
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Voltaire
\n[B] Diderot
\n[C] Rousseau
\n[D] Montesquieu<\/p>\n
\nThe 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.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n40.Which book was considered as the Bible of the French Revolution?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Social Contract
\n[B] Social Affairs
\n[C] Social Reflection
\n[D] Revolution & Society<\/p>\n
\nRousseau 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, \u201cMan is born free and is everywhere in chains\u201d kindled the revolutionary spirit of the masses.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n41.Tennis Court Oath was taken by:
\n<\/h3>\n[A] The members of National Assembly
\n[B] Louis XVI
\n[C] The revolutionists
\n[D] The reformers<\/p>\n
\nThe members of the National Assembly went to a nearby Tennis Court and took an oath to frame a new constitution. This is known as Tennis Court Oath.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n42.Who issued the famous Declaration of Pilnitz in 1791?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] King Leopold of France
\n[B] King Leopold of Italy
\n[C] King Leopold of Germany
\n[D] King Leopold of Austria<\/p>\n
\nKing Leopold of Austria issued the famous Declaration of Pilnitz against the revolutionaries on 27th August 1791. War broke out between the revolutionary government and Austria in 1792.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n43.Who invented the power loom?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Carter
\n[B] Cartwright
\n[C] Cameron
\n[D] Hargreaves<\/p>\n
\nArkwright improved the \u2018spinning jenny\u2019 in 1769. Compton improved it still further in 1779. In 1785, Cartwright invented the power loom.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n44.Which of these was marked as Settler colonies?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Philadelphia
\n[B] New Zealand
\n[C] Kansas City
\n[D] Columbia<\/p>\n
\nSettler 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.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n45.Which of these was the first battle of Russia in World War I?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Battle of Tanintore
\n[B] Battle of Tahsenberg
\n[C] Battle of Tannenberg
\n[D] Battle of Tamblyn<\/p>\n
\nRussia\u2019s first major battle in the Great War was a disaster. In the 1914 Battle of Tannenberg, over 120,000 Russian troops were killed, wounded, or captured, while Germany suffered only 20,000 casualties. Whatever nationalistic or patriotic support the Russian government had gained in the early stages of the war had been lost.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n46.Mussolini was the editor of which socialist journal?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Avanti!
\n[B] Swastik
\n[C] Faces of Fascism
\n[D] All of the above<\/p>\n
\nIn 1912 Benito Mussolini started the editing of Avanti!, a socialist journal. He was a bitter opponent of the Church.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n47.Which association was formed by Hitler?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] National Socialist German Labour Party
\n[B] National Socialist Labour Association
\n[C] National German Labour Union
\n[D] National German Labour Party<\/p>\n
\nHitler believed that the Jews and the communists were responsible for the defeat of Germany. He therefore undertook a programme to avenge the defeat. He began to work as a spy in Munich. He also started a new party with the cooperation of his friends. National Socialist German Labour Party was launched.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n48.Who was known as the \u201cMorning Star\u201d of China?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Hung Kun Chimin Ho
\n[B] Dr. Sun Yat Sen
\n[C] Cho Si Min
\n[D] Jung Hinita Sun<\/p>\n
\nDuring the time of Boxer Rebellion, an intellectual emerged as the undisputed leader of China. He was Dr. Sun Yat Sen. He is known as the \u201cMorning Star\u201d of China.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n49.Who was the founder of Communist Party of China?
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Mao Tse Tung
\n[B] Jimin Ho
\n[C] Dr Sun Hin Ho
\n[D] Len Yong Kim<\/p>\n
\nIt was during the period Chinese Communist Party of China was started. Mao Tse Tung and Chou \u2013en-lai were the original founding members of the Communist Party of China.
\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n50.In 1991, the \u2018historic\u2019 START \u2013 I Treaty was signed in:
\n<\/h3>\n[A] Berlin
\n[B] New York
\n[C] Moscow
\n[D] Beijing<\/p>\n
\nWith the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe occurred. The bipolar world became unipolar world. On 31st July 1991, American President George Bush and Soviet leader Michael Gorbachev signed the \u2018historic\u2019 START \u2013 I Treaty in the Moscow Summit. This marks the end of the Era of Cold War.
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