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 British East India Company establish its first trading post in India?

  1. 1600 CE

  2. 1613 CE

  3. 1623 CE

  4. 1639 CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British East India Company established its first trading post in India at Surat in 1613 CE, marking the beginning of British influence in the region.

Multiple choice

When was Somapura Mahavihara abandoned?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Somapura Mahavihara was abandoned in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

When was the Linear B script used?

  1. 1400-1200 BCE

  2. 2000-1600 BCE

  3. 3000-2500 BCE

  4. 1000-800 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Linear B script was used during the Late Bronze Age in Greece, from around 1400 to 1200 BCE.

Multiple choice

The Hoysala Empire lasted for how many years?

  1. 100 years

  2. 200 years

  3. 300 years

  4. 400 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hoysala Empire lasted for about 300 years, from 1078 CE to 1343 CE.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Cochin Kingdom established?

  1. 1102

  2. 1341

  3. 1503

  4. 1663
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cochin Kingdom was established in 1102 by Cheraman Perumal, a ruler of the Chera dynasty.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Cochin Kingdom become a British protectorate?

  1. 1795

  2. 1806

  3. 1818

  4. 1836
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cochin Kingdom became a British protectorate in 1795.

Multiple choice

The famous 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue from the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have been created around which period?

  1. 2500 BC

  2. 1500 BC

  3. 500 BC

  4. 1000 AD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue is believed to have been created around 2500 BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian metalwork.

Multiple choice

The famous 'Yakshi' statue from the Mauryan period is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 3rd century BC

  2. 2nd century BC

  3. 1st century BC

  4. 1st century AD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Yakshi' statue from the Mauryan period is believed to have been created around the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian sculpture.

Multiple choice

The famous 'Dancing Shiva' bronze statue from the Chola period is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 10th century AD

  2. 11th century AD

  3. 12th century AD

  4. 13th century AD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Dancing Shiva' bronze statue from the Chola period is believed to have been created around the 11th century AD and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian metalwork.

Multiple choice

The famous 'Lion Capital of Ashoka' is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 3rd century BC

  2. 2nd century BC

  3. 1st century BC

  4. 1st century AD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Lion Capital of Ashoka' is believed to have been created around the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian sculpture.

Multiple choice

When did the first Indian immigrants arrive in Australia?

  1. 18th century

  2. 19th century

  3. 20th century

  4. 21st century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Indian immigrants arrived in Australia in the 19th century, mostly from the Punjab region of India. They were brought to Australia to work as laborers on sugar plantations and in gold mines.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Kakatiya dynasty come to an end?

  1. 1323

  2. 1324

  3. 1325

  4. 1326
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end in 1323.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Battle of Teutoburg Forest take place?

  1. 9 CE

  2. 12 CE

  3. 15 CE

  4. 18 CE
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Explanation

The Battle of Teutoburg Forest occurred in 9 CE, during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Aryabhatiya written?

  1. 499

  2. 500

  3. 501

  4. 502
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Explanation

The Aryabhatiya was written by Aryabhata in the year 499.

Multiple choice

In which century did the Dutch Empire establish its first trading posts in Asia?

  1. 15th

  2. 16th

  3. 17th

  4. 18th
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch East India Company, established in 1602, played a significant role in the Dutch Empire's expansion into Asia.