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

What was the primary staple food in ancient Rome?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Olives

  4. Grapes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat was the dominant staple food in ancient Rome, used to make bread, pasta, and other essential dishes.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Youth Organization founded?

  1. 1938

  2. 1939

  3. 1940

  4. 1941
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Youth Organization was founded in 1938 in London, United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Workers' Organization founded?

  1. 1921

  2. 1922

  3. 1923

  4. 1924
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Workers' Organization was founded in 1921 in Vienna, Austria.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Teachers' Organization founded?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Teachers' Organization was founded in 1947 in Bern, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Writers' Organization founded?

  1. 1928

  2. 1929

  3. 1930

  4. 1931
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Writers' Organization was founded in 1928 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Musicians' Organization founded?

  1. 1952

  2. 1953

  3. 1954

  4. 1955
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Explanation

The World Esperanto Musicians' Organization was founded in 1952 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Sports Organization founded?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949
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Explanation

The World Esperanto Sports Organization was founded in 1946 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?

  1. December 25, 1991

  2. January 1, 1992

  3. November 7, 1991

  4. March 12, 1992
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Explanation

The Soviet Union officially dissolved on December 25, 1991, marking the end of the Cold War era.

Multiple choice

In which year was Film City established?

  1. 1964

  2. 1974

  3. 1984

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Film City was established in 1974 by the Maharashtra government to provide a dedicated space for film production.

Multiple choice

When was the Mountbatten Plan announced?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. July 4, 1947

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. September 2, 1947
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Explanation

The Mountbatten Plan was announced on June 3, 1947.

Multiple choice

When did slavery end in Africa?

  1. 19th century

  2. 20th century

  3. 21st century

  4. It has not ended yet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery ended in Africa in the 20th century. The last country to abolish slavery was Mauritania, which did so in 1981.

Multiple choice

In what year were women first allowed to serve in combat roles in the United States military?

  1. 1991

  2. 1993

  3. 1995

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women were first allowed to serve in combat roles in the United States military in 1993, when President Bill Clinton signed a law lifting the ban on women in combat.

Multiple choice

In what year did the United States military repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which prohibited openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United States military repealed the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in 2011, allowing openly gay and lesbian people to serve in the military.

Multiple choice

When was the IMF established?

  1. 1944

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The IMF was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States.

Multiple choice

When was the Doha Development Agenda launched?

  1. November 2001

  2. December 2002

  3. January 2003

  4. February 2004
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Doha Development Agenda was launched at the 4th WTO Ministerial Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November 2001.