World History GK Questions
Among the following was made a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
(A) One representative from each continent
(B) Five powers of the Allied armies in the Second World War
(C) Five members elected by the General Assembly of the United Nations on the occasion of its initial formation
(D) the funding members of the United Nations
Correct Answer : C
By which treaty did Austria accept to give the territory of Venetia to Italy?
(A) Treaty of Paris
(B) Treaty of Prague
(C) Treaty of Frankfurt
(D) Treaty of Villafranca
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Treaty of Prague was signed on August 23, 1866, between Austria and the Kingdom of Italy. As a result of this treaty, Austria agreed to cede the territory of Venetia to Italy. This territorial transfer was part of the broader context of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, where Austria faced defeat against Prussia. The treaty contributed to the process of Italian unification, as Venetia was an important region that was integrated into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
Between whom was the Lateran Agreement signed?
(A) Pope and Mussolini
(B) Pope and Bismarck
(C) Pope and Hitler
(D) Pope and Napoleon
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Lateran Agreement, also known as the Lateran Treaty, was signed on February 11, 1929, between Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini, who was the leader of Fascist Italy. The agreement recognized the Vatican City as an independent sovereign state, marking the resolution of long-standing disputes between the Catholic Church and the Italian government. It established a diplomatic and political relationship between the Holy See and Italy, outlining the Vatican City's territorial boundaries and securing the Church's position within Italy.
What was the reason for America's involvement in World War II?
(A) Defense of democracy
(B) Hitler's growing power
(C) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
(D) Growing influence of communism
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The primary reason for America's involvement in World War II was:
(C) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
The United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, after the surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Prior to the attack, the U.S. had pursued a policy of neutrality, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor prompted the U.S. to declare war on Japan, and subsequently, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.
What were the 40 provinces in France called, which did not have direct contact with the government?
(A) Propins
(B) Government
(C) morning
(D) indent
Correct Answer : D
Who composed the national anthem of France 'Marseille'
(A) Rousseau
(B) abb mabli
(C) Rosette the Lyle
(D) Abb Morley
Correct Answer : C
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