General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,600 Questions

Historical events and dates test a candidate's knowledge of chronological milestones across global and national history. The questions range from the founding of states to the signing of international treaties. Memorizing these dates is essential for general awareness preparation.

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Historical Events and Dates Questions

Multiple choice

When was the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted?

  1. 1966

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 16, 1966.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous trial that took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925?

  1. The Scopes Trial

  2. The Bryan Trial

  3. The Darwin Trial

  4. The Evolution Trial
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Explanation

The Scopes Trial was a famous trial that took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925. The trial pitted John Scopes, a high school teacher who was accused of teaching evolution, against William Jennings Bryan, a prominent fundamentalist leader.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted?

  1. 2006

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

  4. 2012
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Explanation

The CRPD was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 13, 2006.

Multiple choice

When did the Optional Protocol to the CRPD enter into force?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Optional Protocol to the CRPD entered into force on May 3, 2014.

Multiple choice

How often does the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD meet?

  1. Every year

  2. Every two years

  3. Every three years

  4. Every four years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Conference of States Parties to the CRPD meets every two years.

Multiple choice

When was the United Nations founded?

  1. October 24, 1945

  2. June 26, 1945

  3. April 25, 1945

  4. December 7, 1941
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Explanation

The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, after the end of World War II.

Multiple choice

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights was adopted in which year?

  1. 1981

  2. 1986

  3. 1990

  4. 1994
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Explanation

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights was adopted by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1981.

Multiple choice

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was signed in which year?

  1. 1948

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1954
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was signed in Rome on 4 November 1950.

Multiple choice

The Arab Charter on Human Rights was adopted in which year?

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Arab Charter on Human Rights was adopted by the Arab League in 1994.

Multiple choice

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in which year?

  1. 2001

  2. 2003

  3. 2005

  4. 2007
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Explanation

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in 2001.

Multiple choice

When was the MARPOL Convention first adopted?

  1. 1973

  2. 1978

  3. 1983

  4. 1988
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Explanation

The MARPOL Convention was initially adopted in 1973 and has been amended several times since then to address new and emerging pollution issues.

Multiple choice

When was the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations adopted?

  1. 1961

  2. 1969

  3. 1977

  4. 1985
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Explanation

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was adopted in 1961.

Multiple choice

When was the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations adopted?

  1. 1963

  2. 1969

  3. 1977

  4. 1985
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Explanation

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations was adopted in 1963.

Multiple choice

What was the significance of the rise of universities in the Middle Ages?

  1. It led to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge

  2. It facilitated the development of new ideas and technologies

  3. It contributed to the growth of urban centers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of universities in the Middle Ages had a profound impact on society, leading to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, the development of new ideas and technologies, and the growth of urban centers.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War begin?

  1. June 25, 1950

  2. July 7, 1953

  3. August 15, 1945

  4. September 9, 1948
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Explanation

The Korean War officially began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea.