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 Prague Spring begin?

  1. January 1968

  2. February 1968

  3. March 1968

  4. April 1968
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prague Spring began in January 1968 with the election of Alexander Dubcek as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.

Multiple choice

When did the Prague Spring end?

  1. August 1968

  2. September 1968

  3. October 1968

  4. November 1968
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prague Spring ended in August 1968 with the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.

Multiple choice

When was the People's Bank of China established?

  1. 1948

  2. 1949

  3. 1950

  4. 1951
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The People's Bank of China was established on December 1, 1948.

Multiple choice

When was the Marshall Plan announced?

  1. June 5, 1947

  2. July 4, 1947

  3. August 14, 1947

  4. September 11, 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Marshall Plan was announced on June 5, 1947.

Multiple choice

When was the CRPF established?

  1. 1939

  2. 1949

  3. 1959

  4. 1969
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF was established on July 27, 1949, as the Crown Representative's Police.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Netherlands become the first country to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. 1998

  2. 2001

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex adoption in 2001.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War begin?

  1. 1948

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1954
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

When was the University of Paris-Sorbonne divided into several universities?

  1. 1968

  2. 1970

  3. 1972

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The University of Paris-Sorbonne was divided into several universities in 1970.

Multiple choice

When was the Solidarity Movement founded?

  1. 1980

  2. 1981

  3. 1982

  4. 1983
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Solidarity Movement was founded in 1980 in response to the economic and political crisis in Poland.

Multiple choice

When did the Solidarity Movement receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. 1983

  2. 1984

  3. 1985

  4. 1986
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Solidarity Movement was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for its efforts in promoting peace and human rights.

Multiple choice

In which year did women in Canada gain the right to vote in federal elections?

  1. 1917

  2. 1918

  3. 1919

  4. 1920
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women in Canada gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1918.

Multiple choice

In which year did women in France gain the right to vote?

  1. 1944

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Women in France gained the right to vote in 1944.

Multiple choice

In which year did women in Switzerland gain the right to vote in federal elections?

  1. 1971

  2. 1972

  3. 1973

  4. 1974
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Women in Switzerland gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1971.

Multiple choice

When did the Cuban Revolution take place?

  1. 1953-1959

  2. 1960-1962

  3. 1963-1965

  4. 1966-1968
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cuban Revolution took place from 1953 to 1959.

Multiple choice

When did the conservation movement in Europe begin?

  1. 18th century

  2. 19th century

  3. 20th century

  4. 21st century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The conservation movement in Europe began in the 19th century, as people began to realize the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the natural environment.