History

Historical Dates and Events

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Historical Dates and Events form the core chronological framework for studying history. This practice hub includes questions on ancient civilizations, medieval empires, and major historical battles. Familiarity with these dates is essential for cracking the general awareness section of competitive exams.

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Historical Dates and Events Questions

Multiple choice

When did the concept of ownership of land come into existence?

  1. 2500 B.C. onwards

  2. 1750 B.C. onwards

  3. 600 B.C. onwards

  4. 321 B.C. onwards
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The period around 600 B.C. marks the 'Second Urbanization' in India, associated with the rise of Mahajanapadas, iron technology, and the development of settled agriculture, which led to clearer concepts of land ownership.

Multiple choice

The Saka Era commenced in

  1. 50 BC

  2. 28 AD

  3. 78 AD

  4. 129 AD
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka Era is traditionally believed to have been founded by Kanishka the Great of the Kushana dynasty in 78 AD.

Multiple choice

In which year September Massacre take place?

  1. 1765

  2. 1931

  3. 1861

  4. 1793

  5. 1775
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The September Massacres were a wave of killings in Paris during the French Revolution that took place in early September 1792, though sometimes associated with the political climate of 1793.

Multiple choice

In which year British Commonwealth established.

  1. 1765

  2. 1931

  3. 1861

  4. 1793

  5. 1775
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British Commonwealth of Nations was formally established by the Statute of Westminster in 1931. This act granted legal autonomy to the self-governing dominions of the British Empire.