MCQs of International Relations – Miscellaneous MCQs (ll)

In what month did the Spanish-American War begin?

Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

Who ruled Spain at the time of the outbreak of war?

Which phenomenon is indicated by the policy Apartheid (apartness)?

Two major naval engagements occurred during the War. Where did these battles take place?

Which territory was NOT owned by Spain at the outbreak of war with the United States?

The United States invaded Cuba on June 22, 1898 at what port city?

In which European city was the peace treaty signed on December 10, 1898?

After the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired all of the following territories EXCEPT?

Which country chartered a company in 1600 to trade with the “East Indies”?

Who was the first permanent English settlement in North America named for?

In 1619, a Dutch ship brought what to British North America for the first time?

Which French ruler was reigning during the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?

The American Revolution ended with what treaty in 1783?

After the Seven Years War, what previously minor European kingdom emerged as a chief power?

nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years before he was released and became president of South Africa. From what prison was he released on 11 February 1990?

Which of the following major events in history triggered the outbreak of World War II?

Which of these 1980s events occurred first?

Which World War II or related event occurred first?

What was the meaning of the term ‘The Cisalpine Republic?

What is the meaning of the term ‘Cinque Ports’?

What does ‘the Civil List’ mean and refer to in the UK?

What does the term ‘Beer Hall Putsch’ refer to?

What is meant by the term ‘The big Four’?

What is meant by the term, ‘Compgnies d’Ordonnance’?

What does the term ‘The Golden Horde’ refer to?

What is the meaning of the term ‘The Great Schism’ when referring to an event in the late 14th century?

What is meant by the term ‘the Grey Shirts Movement’?

What does the term ‘Hanseatic League’ refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a name associated with the first World War?

John Howard became PM in 1996 of what country?

Alija Izetbegovic was President from 1990-96 of what country?

Lionel Jospin was PM of what country?

Which queen was crowned in 1558 and gave her name to an Age?

Which Russian ruler, who was the first to be crowned czar, died in 1584?

Which women led her country to a victory in a major war, oversaw its first nuclear tests and was voted ‘the greatest women of the millennium’?

Who financed the Roanoke settlement in the New World in 1587?

What country’s great naval fleet was defeated in July of 1588?

What leader died in 1227 after conquering much of the Persian Empire?

Who was the European to discover the North American mainland in 1497?

Who succeeded Anthony Eden as British Prime Minister?

Which ancient empire had four kings called Nebuchadnezzar?

Rome was not always the capital of the Roman Empire. Which two other cities also held that title?

From which European country did Belgium gain independence in 1830?

Who was the first Russian ruler to assume the title of Czar?

What was the name of the U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898?

Apartheid was a system of racial separation and segregation in what African country?

The death of what person triggered World War I?

What was the codename for the mission to secure a bridgehead in the Netherlands near Arnhem during World War II?

Which of the following countries were integral parts of the USSR until December 1991 but had separate UN membership

Martin Luther was most notably against the sale of what?

World War I (1914-1918) left a lasting legacy on the ensuing decades. Which country did NOT achieve or regain independence as a direct consequence of WW1?

From 1904 to 1905 Japan was at war. Which country did Japan defeat?

The battle of Balaclava was an inconclusive battle fought during which war?

What was the main treaty which ended WW1 in 1919?

What US president is associated with the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Somme, Verdun and The Argonne were battles in what war?

Who was the last Emperor of the France?

Who was the last Emperor of the French?

The last Emperor of Haiti was?

Who was the last Emperor of Austria?

Which of these was the last Emperor of Brazil?

The last (only) Emperor of the Central African Empire was?

Who was the last Emperor of Ethiopia?

The last Tsar of Russia was?

Who was the last Emperor of Germany?

Who was the last Emperor of China was?

Which famous British politician became Member of Parliament for the Finchley constituency in 1959?

What did Capt. Alcock and Lt. Brown achieve in 1919?

Which organization kidnapped Patty Hearst?

Where was the Magna Carta signed?

Who reigned in England during the English Civil War?

Which famous battle took place in June 1314?

During which war was the Battle of Sedan fought?

Who in 1925, said, ‘England is ripe for revolution’?

Which innovation of Admiral Vernon’s brought good cheer to the English Navy?

Which French revolutionary did Carlyle call the ‘Sea Green Incorruptible’?

Who was the first Tsar of Russia?

Who was named ‘The Great Liberator’ because he helped to free much of South America from Spanish rule?

During Hitler’s rise to power, he had the overwhelming support of his elite guard, the SS. However, who was the chief of the SA (Sturmabteilung), later assassinated on Hitler’s orders?

During World War II, which of these countries fell to the Nazis in June 1940?

Who rode a horse named Marengo?

What 20th century British Prime Minister coined the phrase ‘Iron Curtain’?

What group won victories during the American Revolution at Bennington and Fort
Ticonderoga under the leadership of Ethan Allen?

In what year did the Glorious Revolution in which William and Mary were put on the throne of England occur?

Who founded the colony of Rhode Island?

What President removed General Douglas MacArthur from command in the Korean War?

Who shot New York Senator Robert Kennedy in 1968?

What 1648 treaty ended the Thirty Years War?

What French King was overthrown in the July Revolution of 1830?

What war was initiated by the publication of the Ems Dispatch?

What German military leader was nicknamed ‘Desert Fox’?

What President was in office during Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

‘There are the time that try men’s souls’ is a quote from what Thomas Paine pamphlet?

What was the site of the only WWII battle fought on U.S. soil?

In 1941 what was the code name for the German invasion of the USSR?

What is the largest surrender of American Forces in U.S. History?

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What was the last country to declare war on Germany in WW1?

What battle marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte’s military and political career?

Who was the ruling monarch of Britain when America won its independence?

Which one of these events happened during the 19th century?

Which of the following summarizes what happened to Germany after World War One?

Who was the U.S. president during World War Two?

Who was the youngest U.S. president in the nineteenth century?

Who was memorialized by the first mourning stamps on record to be issued outside the country of birth of the deceased?

Which day of the year will always be associated with three of the leading figures of WW11?

What twentieth century leader made the following statement about another world leader. I go the impression that here was a man who could be relied upon when he had given his world’?

Which world famous woman helped the Allied War effort by identifying Nazi sympathizers in her native country?

In WW11, the German-Soviet war saw many nationalities participate in the campaign against the Soviet Union. Which nationality contributed the most people to the German war effort against the Soviets?

What country was Greece constantly warring with?

Which two countries were involved in the 100 Years War (it was really 116 years)?

Who won the 100 Years War?

What war was the longest of all time?

Who was the first known explorer to land in the Americas (after the Vikings)?

Which country was the first created with the help of the United Nations?

Who was the youngest to sign the Declaration of Independence?

The Jarrow March of 1936 was in protest against what?

Klemens Von Metternich, the great 19th century diplomat was from which country?

Hitler’s henchman Rudolf Hess was born where?

IN which year did Belize become an independent country?

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

Modern Franc is on its ________ Republic?

Which saint is most commonly Germans to Christianity?

Who was the British Monarch during the War of the Spanish Succession?

After the U.S., which was the first country in the Americas to gain independence?

Which of the following modern African states were once German colonies?

In which year did New Amsterdam become New York?

Which two U.S. President were impeached by the House of Representatives?

Which Roman Emperor immediately preceeded Claudius?

The German Empire was declared in existence in 1871 in which city?

Where was Richard the Lionheart married?

Legend has it that Emperor Nero fiddled while Rome burned in 64 C.E. Whom did Nero succeed?

Who became the Roman emperor in 284 and began a twenty-year period of reform that reorganized and strengthened the Empire?

The year 476 is the generally accepted date for the fall of the Western Empire. Who was the last emperor of the western empire?

What great ruler died in 565 after leading the Byzantine Empire for almost 40 years?

Of the countless items invented by the Chinese, what did they invent in 700 that would have a significant effect on the future of the world?

An important battle was fought in 732 near one of of these cities. Which?

What was the name of the battle won by William the Conqueror in 1066?

Who was crowed Emperor in 800?

Which English king signed the Magna Carta in 1215?

Which country had the largest Armed Forces of World War I?

Neville Chamberlain, representing Great Britain, ‘appeased’ Hitler in the days before WW ll. His French counterpart was:

Who led the 3rd Crusade to the Holy Land in 1192?

Monarch of Great Britain at the release of ‘Casablanca’?

President of USA during the Gulf War?

President of the United States at the time of Australia’s federation?

Who was the Monarch of Great Britain at the time of the Russian Revolution?

Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain when the world’s first credit card was launched?

Who was the King of France when England recognised the independence of the United States?

Who was regent for the young queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands from 1890 until her majority in 1898?

Who was Reichsstatthalter of Alsace-Lorraine from 1907 until 1914?

Who was very briefly ruler of England and Ireland in 1553?

Who was de facto ruler of Portugal 1828-1834?

Who was king of Greece 1832-1862?

Who was he last grand duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz?

Who served as the President of Bangladesh for the term lasting from April 21, 1977 to May 30, 1981?

Tosiwo Nakayama became the president of what country in 1979?

Who served as the president of Trinidad & Tobago from March 19, 1987 until March 19, 1997?

Which president of the Philippines had a wife named Imelda, the first lady who had a large collection of shoes?