Part II: World History Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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What event is generally considered the starting point of World War I?
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Invasion of Poland
- The Treaty of Versailles
- The Industrial Revolution
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Answer: A. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo in 1914 is widely seen as the immediate catalyst that set off World War I.
Which of the following was NOT a factor leading to World War II?
- The Great Depression
- The rise of Nazi Germany
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Treaty of Versailles
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Answer: C. The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries and is unrelated to the immediate causes of World War II, unlike the other options.
Which conference divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel in 1954?
- Geneva Conference
- Paris Peace Accords
- Yalta Conference
- Potsdam Conference
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Answer: A. Geneva Conference
The Geneva Conference in 1954 was held to resolve issues stemming from the Korean War and the first Indochina War, resulting in the division of Vietnam at the 17th parallel.
Which war was ended by the Treaty of Paris in 1898?
- American Civil War
- Spanish-American War
- World War I
- Franco-Prussian War
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Answer: B. Spanish-American War
The Treaty of Paris, signed in December 1898, formally ended the Spanish-American War. As a result, Spain relinquished its claim over Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.
What was the key feature of the Brezhnev Doctrine, as asserted by the Soviet Union?
- Limiting nuclear weapons
- Intervention in the affairs of communist countries
- Promoting free trade
- Decentralizing government power
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Answer: B. Intervention in the affairs of communist countries
The Brezhnev Doctrine justified Soviet intervention in countries where communist rule was threatened and was notably applied during the Prague Spring in 1968.