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 did slavery officially end in the Pacific Islands?

  1. 1865

  2. 1888

  3. 1901

  4. 1919
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery officially ended in the Pacific Islands in 1901, when the British government issued an order-in-council prohibiting slavery in all British territories in the region. This marked a significant milestone in the fight against slavery in the Pacific Islands.

Multiple choice

When did the Solidarity Movement emerge?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

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

The Solidarity Movement emerged in the 1980s, a period of economic and political turmoil in Poland.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) release its first assessment report?

  1. 1985

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

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

The IPCC released its first assessment report in 1990.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Paris Agreement enter into force?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Paris Agreement entered into force on November 4, 2016.

Multiple choice

When was the Habeas Corpus Act reinstated in England?

  1. 1689

  2. 1694

  3. 1701

  4. 1715
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Habeas Corpus Act was reinstated in England in 1689.

Multiple choice

What is the expected timeline for the establishment of the Moon Village?

  1. 2030

  2. 2040

  3. 2050

  4. 2060
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The expected timeline for the establishment of the Moon Village is 2050.

Multiple choice

When was the death penalty abolished in the United Kingdom?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The death penalty was abolished in the United Kingdom in 1965.

Multiple choice

When was the death penalty abolished in Canada?

  1. 1976

  2. 1980

  3. 1985

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The death penalty was abolished in Canada in 1976.

Multiple choice

When was the death penalty abolished in the United States?

  1. 1972

  2. 1976

  3. 1980

  4. 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The death penalty was abolished in the United States in 1972, but it was reinstated in 1976.

Multiple choice

When was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty signed?

  1. August 9, 1842.

  2. September 30, 1842.

  3. October 12, 1842.

  4. November 20, 1842.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Webster-Ashburton Treaty was signed on August 9, 1842, in Washington, D.C.

Multiple choice

When was the first G20 summit held?

  1. 1999

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

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

The first G20 summit was held in Berlin, Germany, in December 1999.

Multiple choice

When did the abolition of slavery begin in the Middle East?

  1. 19th century

  2. 20th century

  3. 21st century

  4. Slavery still exists in some parts of the Middle East
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The abolition of slavery in the Middle East began in the 19th century, with many countries passing laws to outlaw the practice.

Multiple choice

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 1969

  2. 1970

  3. 1971

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) launched?

  1. 1988

  2. 1990

  3. 1992

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

The GPEI was launched in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Multiple choice

When did the Bretton Woods System collapse?

  1. 1971

  2. 1973

  3. 1975

  4. 1977
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bretton Woods System collapsed in 1971 when the U.S. government suspended the convertibility of the U.S. dollar to gold.