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 was the Fulbright Program established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1954

  3. 1962

  4. 1970
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by Senator J. William Fulbright as part of the United States' commitment to promoting international understanding and cooperation.

Multiple choice

When did the Chinese government begin to reform its higher education system?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

  4. 2000s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chinese government began to reform its higher education system in the 1980s, aiming to modernize and improve the quality of education.

Multiple choice

When did apartheid finally end in South Africa?

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apartheid finally ended in South Africa in 1990.

Multiple choice

When was the Montreal Protocol signed?

  1. 1987

  2. 1989

  3. 1991

  4. 1993
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol was signed in 1987.

Multiple choice

When did the Rotterdam Convention enter into force?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rotterdam Convention entered into force on February 24, 2004.

Multiple choice

When did the Rotterdam Convention Amendment on plastic waste enter into force?

  1. 2020

  2. 2021

  3. 2022

  4. 2023
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Rotterdam Convention Amendment on plastic waste entered into force on January 1, 2023.

Multiple choice

When did the Berlin Wall fall?

  1. November 9, 1989

  2. December 25, 1991

  3. October 3, 1990

  4. January 1, 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, marking a pivotal moment in history.

Multiple choice

When was the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights adopted?

  1. 1948

  2. 1966

  3. 1976

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ICESCR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 16, 1966.

Multiple choice

When was the Optional Protocol to the ICESCR adopted?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Optional Protocol to the ICESCR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 2008.

Multiple choice

When was the TFV established?

  1. 2002

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The TFV was established in 2002 as part of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC.

Multiple choice

When was the Bank of Canada established?

  1. 1934

  2. 1935

  3. 1936

  4. 1937
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bank of Canada was established in 1934.

Multiple choice

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) was established in:

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The OHCHR was established in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 48/141.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Algerian War of Independence begin?

  1. 1952

  2. 1954

  3. 1956

  4. 1958
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Algerian War of Independence began on November 1, 1954, with a series of attacks by the FLN on French military and civilian targets.

Multiple choice

What was the date of Algeria's independence from France?

  1. July 5, 1962

  2. August 5, 1962

  3. September 5, 1962

  4. October 5, 1962
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Algeria gained its independence from France on July 5, 1962.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1966

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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