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 Ninth Crusade take place?

  1. 1270-1272

  2. 1217-1221

  3. 1248-1254

  4. 1291-1292
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The Ninth Crusade took place from 1270 to 1272.

Multiple choice

How long did the Mauryan Empire last?

  1. About 130 years

  2. About 200 years

  3. About 300 years

  4. About 400 years
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Explanation

The Mauryan Empire lasted for about 130 years, from 321 BCE to 185 BCE.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate time period during which the Ugaritic texts were composed?

  1. 1500-1200 BCE

  2. 2000-1500 BCE

  3. 1000-700 BCE

  4. 500-200 BCE
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The Ugaritic texts were composed during the Late Bronze Age, approximately between 1500 and 1200 BCE.

Multiple choice

When was the first Spanish expedition to the Nueces River Valley?

  1. 1528

  2. 1535

  3. 1542

  4. 1550
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The first Spanish expedition to the Nueces River Valley was led by Cabeza de Vaca in 1528.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British East India Company annex the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. 1818

  2. 1819

  3. 1820

  4. 1821
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Explanation

The British East India Company annexed the Maratha Confederacy in 1818.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Karanaprakasa written?

  1. 10th

  2. 11th

  3. 12th

  4. 13th
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Explanation

The Karanaprakasa was written in the 12th century by Bhaskara II.

Multiple choice

In which century did Virasena live?

  1. 8th century

  2. 9th century

  3. 10th century

  4. 11th century
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Explanation

Virasena lived in the 9th century.

Multiple choice

When was the Holy Roman Empire founded?

  1. 800 AD

  2. 962 AD

  3. 1000 AD

  4. 1157 AD
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The Holy Roman Empire was founded on December 25, 800 AD, when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans.

Multiple choice

When did Carvaka philosophy decline?

  1. 6th century BCE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 19th century CE
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Explanation

Carvaka philosophy declined around the 12th century CE, due to the rise of other philosophical schools and the increasing influence of orthodox Hindu thought.

Multiple choice

What was the duration of the treaty signed between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 50 years
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Explanation

The treaty between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company had a duration of 30 years.

Multiple choice

When did Mimamsa philosophy originate?

  1. 6th century BCE

  2. 1st century BCE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 1st century CE
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Mimamsa philosophy is believed to have originated in the 6th century BCE.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  1. 1066

  2. 1067

  3. 1068

  4. 1069
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The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066, between the Norman army of William the Conqueror and the English army of Harold Godwinson.

Multiple choice

In which century did Varahamihira live?

  1. 5th century CE

  2. 6th century CE

  3. 7th century CE

  4. 8th century CE
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Explanation

Varahamihira lived in the 6th century CE.

Multiple choice

When did Varahamihira die?

  1. 587 CE

  2. 588 CE

  3. 589 CE

  4. 590 CE
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Varahamihira died in 587 CE.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Battle of Cannae take place?

  1. 218 BC

  2. 216 BC

  3. 214 BC

  4. 212 BC
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Explanation

The Battle of Cannae was fought on August 2, 216 BC, during the Second Punic War.