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 name of the terrorist attack in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people?

  1. March 2016 Brussels attacks

  2. November 2015 Paris attacks

  3. Charlie Hebdo shooting

  4. Hypercacher kosher supermarket siege
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Explanation

March 2016 Brussels attacks was the name of the terrorist attack in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the terrorist attack in Manchester in 2017 that killed 22 people?

  1. Manchester Arena bombing

  2. March 2016 Brussels attacks

  3. November 2015 Paris attacks

  4. Charlie Hebdo shooting
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Explanation

Manchester Arena bombing was the name of the terrorist attack in Manchester in 2017 that killed 22 people.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the terrorist attack in London in 2017 that killed 8 people?

  1. London Bridge attack

  2. Manchester Arena bombing

  3. March 2016 Brussels attacks

  4. November 2015 Paris attacks
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Explanation

London Bridge attack was the name of the terrorist attack in London in 2017 that killed 8 people.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the terrorist attack in New York City in 2017 that killed 8 people?

  1. West Side Highway attack

  2. London Bridge attack

  3. Manchester Arena bombing

  4. March 2016 Brussels attacks
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Explanation

West Side Highway attack was the name of the terrorist attack in New York City in 2017 that killed 8 people.

Multiple choice

When was the Commonwealth of Nations founded?

  1. 1926

  2. 1931

  3. 1949

  4. 1965
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Explanation

The Commonwealth of Nations was founded in 1926 as the British Commonwealth of Nations.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Civil Rights Act passed?

  1. 1963

  2. 1964

  3. 1965

  4. 1966
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 after a long and difficult struggle for civil rights activists.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of Veterans Day in the United States?

  1. It is a day to honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice

  2. It is a day to remember those who have died in military service

  3. It is a day to promote peace and understanding among nations

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veterans Day is a significant day in the United States to honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, remember those who have died in military service, and promote peace and understanding among nations.

Multiple choice

What is the expected timeline for the completion of the IndIGO project?

  1. 2025

  2. 2030

  3. 2035

  4. 2040
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The IndIGO project is expected to be completed by 2035.

Multiple choice

When was ASEAN established?

  1. 1967

  2. 1976

  3. 1985

  4. 1995
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Explanation

ASEAN was established on August 8, 1967, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration by the five founding members: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War begin?

  1. 1950

  2. 1951

  3. 1952

  4. 1953
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Explanation

The Korean War began in 1950.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War end?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Korean War ended in 1953.

Multiple choice

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional security alliance formed in which year?

  1. 1996

  2. 2001

  3. 2006

  4. 2011
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was formed in 2001 as a regional security alliance between China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Multiple choice

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in which year?

  1. 1967

  2. 1975

  3. 1983

  4. 1991
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Explanation

ASEAN was established in 1967 as a regional organization to promote economic, political, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian countries.

Multiple choice

The African Union (AU) was formed in which year to promote unity and cooperation among African countries?

  1. 1963

  2. 1975

  3. 1987

  4. 1999
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Explanation

The AU was formed in 1963 as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and was later renamed the African Union in 2002.

Multiple choice

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established in which year to promote unity and cooperation among Muslim countries?

  1. 1969

  2. 1975

  3. 1981

  4. 1987
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Explanation

The OIC was established in 1969 as a global organization to promote unity and cooperation among Muslim countries.