General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,773 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 did the Cold War end?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1991

  4. 1992
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Cold War is generally considered to have ended in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Multiple choice

When did the Berlin Blockade begin?

  1. June 24, 1948

  2. July 15, 1948

  3. August 13, 1948

  4. September 11, 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Blockade was initiated by the Soviet Union on June 24, 1948.

Multiple choice

When did the Berlin Blockade end?

  1. May 12, 1949

  2. June 20, 1949

  3. July 28, 1949

  4. September 30, 1949
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Blockade was lifted on September 30, 1949, after almost 15 months.

Multiple choice

When was the International Criminal Court established?

  1. 1998

  2. 2002

  3. 2006

  4. 2010
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ICC was established on July 1, 2002, when the Rome Statute, which is the treaty that created the court, entered into force.

Multiple choice

In which year did the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) merge to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)?

  1. 1890

  2. 1880

  3. 1870

  4. 1860
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NWSA and AWSA merged in 1890 to form the NAWSA, a more powerful and influential organization that played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British Parliament pass the Slave Trade Act, which abolished the slave trade within the British Empire?

  1. 1787

  2. 1807

  3. 1823

  4. 1833
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Slave Trade Act of 1807 was a landmark piece of legislation that abolished the slave trade within the British Empire. It was a major step towards the eventual abolition of slavery itself.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British Parliament pass the Slavery Abolition Act, which abolished slavery in all British colonies?

  1. 1807

  2. 1823

  3. 1833

  4. 1843
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was a landmark piece of legislation that abolished slavery in all British colonies. It was a major victory for the abolitionist movement and marked the end of slavery in the British Empire.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British government pass the Emancipation Act, which compensated slave owners for the loss of their slaves?

  1. 1833

  2. 1834

  3. 1838

  4. 1843
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British government passed the Emancipation Act in 1834. The act compensated slave owners for the loss of their slaves and provided for the apprenticeship of enslaved people for a period of four to six years.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British government pass the Slave Trade Felony Act, which made slave trading a felony punishable by transportation?

  1. 1811

  2. 1815

  3. 1823

  4. 1830
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The British government passed the Slave Trade Felony Act in 1811. The act made slave trading a felony punishable by transportation.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British government pass the Slave Trade Act of 1824, which extended the provisions of the Slave Trade Felony Act to British subjects trading in slaves anywhere in the world?

  1. 1811

  2. 1815

  3. 1823

  4. 1830
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Correct answer
Explanation

The British government passed the Slave Trade Act of 1824. The act extended the provisions of the Slave Trade Felony Act to British subjects trading in slaves anywhere in the world.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British government pass the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which abolished slavery in all British colonies?

  1. 1807

  2. 1823

  3. 1833

  4. 1843
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The British government passed the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. The act abolished slavery in all British colonies.

Multiple choice

When was the Planning Commission dissolved?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

  4. 2017
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission was dissolved in 2014 by the Narendra Modi government and replaced by the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).

Multiple choice

When did the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) come into effect?

  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1980
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) was enacted in 1974 to regulate campaign finance in the United States.

Multiple choice

When was the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) enacted?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) was enacted in 2002.

Multiple choice

When was the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision issued?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision was issued in 2010.