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

At what stage did Sunil Narine reach his century?

  1. 15th over

  2. 18th over

  3. 19th over
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sunil Narine reached his century in the 15th over of the KKR innings, taking just 49 balls to achieve the feat.

Multiple choice

When did the Mongol Empire reach its peak?

  1. 1206

  2. 1227

  3. 1279

  4. 1368
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mongol Empire reached its peak in 1279 under the leadership of Kublai Khan.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Bijaganita written?

  1. 5th Century

  2. 6th Century

  3. 7th Century

  4. 8th Century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bijaganita was composed by Brahmagupta in the 7th century, making it a significant historical text in the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

When did cuneiform fall out of use?

  1. Around 1000 BC

  2. Around 500 BC

  3. Around 100 AD

  4. Around 500 AD
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cuneiform fell out of use around 100 AD.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the oldest surviving Tanjore paintings?

  1. 500 years

  2. 1000 years

  3. 1500 years

  4. 2000 years
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The oldest surviving Tanjore paintings are estimated to be around 500 years old.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  1. 1066

  2. 1067

  3. 1068

  4. 1069
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Hastings occurred on October 14, 1066.

Multiple choice

When did medieval festivals begin to decline?

  1. In the 14th century

  2. In the 15th century

  3. In the 16th century

  4. In the 17th century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Medieval festivals began to decline in the 16th century, due to a number of factors, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of urban centers.

Multiple choice

In which century did the Gupta Empire witness a significant flourishing of Indian religious art?

  1. 3rd-4th Century CE

  2. 5th-6th Century CE

  3. 7th-8th Century CE

  4. 9th-10th Century CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta Empire experienced a golden age of Indian art during the 5th and 6th centuries CE, characterized by exquisite sculptures, paintings, and architectural masterpieces.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Abbasid Dynasty established?

  1. 749 CE

  2. 750 CE

  3. 751 CE

  4. 752 CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Abbasid Dynasty was established in 750 CE by Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah, who overthrew the Umayyad caliph Marwan II.

Multiple choice

When did the Akkadian Empire collapse?

  1. 2154 BCE

  2. 2112 BCE

  3. 2083 BCE

  4. 2050 BCE
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Explanation

The Akkadian Empire collapsed in 2154 BCE after a series of rebellions and invasions.

Multiple choice

When was the British Army first established?

  1. 1066

  2. 1660

  3. 1707

  4. 1801
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British Army was first established as a standing army in 1660, following the restoration of the monarchy after the English Civil War.

Multiple choice

The Fatimids conquered Egypt in which year?

  1. 969

  2. 970

  3. 971

  4. 972
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fatimids conquered Egypt in 969 CE.

Multiple choice

When did the American Civil War end?

  1. 1865

  2. 1866

  3. 1867

  4. 1868
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The American Civil War ended in 1865.

Multiple choice

In which year did Bhaskara II discover the Crab Nebula?

  1. 1150

  2. 1175

  3. 1200

  4. 1225
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Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II discovered the Crab Nebula in the year 1181.

Multiple choice

When did the Reign of Terror officially begin?

  1. September 5, 1793

  2. July 14, 1789

  3. October 16, 1793

  4. November 9, 1799
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Explanation

The Reign of Terror was a period of intense political upheaval and violence that occurred during the French Revolution. It officially began on September 5, 1793, when the National Convention passed the Law of Suspects, which allowed the arrest of anyone suspected of being an enemy of the Revolution.