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 Arizona and New Mexico become states?

  1. 1912

  2. 1902

  3. 1892

  4. 1882
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arizona and New Mexico became states in 1912.

Multiple choice

When was Burj Al Arab officially opened?

  1. 1999

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002
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Explanation

Burj Al Arab opened its doors to guests in 1999, becoming an instant landmark in Dubai.

Multiple choice

When was the World Bank established?

  1. 1944

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank was established in 1944 as part of the Bretton Woods Agreement, which aimed to establish a new international monetary system after World War II.

Multiple choice

When was UNIDO established?

  1. 1966

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
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Explanation

UNIDO was established in 1966.

Multiple choice

When did the First Gulf War take place?

  1. 1990-1991

  2. 1989-1990

  3. 1991-1992

  4. 1992-1993
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The First Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, took place between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991.

Multiple choice

When did the Bosnian War take place?

  1. 1990-1992

  2. 1992-1995

  3. 1995-1998

  4. 1998-2001
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bosnian War took place between 1992 and 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women adopted?

  1. 1979

  2. 1980

  3. 1981

  4. 1982

  5. 1983
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted in 1979.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998

  5. 1999
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted in 1995.

Multiple choice

When was the International Refugee Convention adopted?

  1. 1948

  2. 1951

  3. 1967

  4. 1975
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Refugee Convention was adopted on July 28, 1951, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNHCR was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Mau Mau Rebellion begin?

  1. 1952

  2. 1953

  3. 1954

  4. 1955
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mau Mau Rebellion started in October 1952 as a response to British colonial rule and oppression.

Multiple choice

When was UNEP established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1982

  3. 1992

  4. 2002
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNEP was established in 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Multiple choice

When was the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1982

  3. 1992

  4. 2002
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Explanation

UNEP was established in 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Multiple choice

Which event marked the beginning of the 21st century?

  1. The fall of the Berlin Wall

  2. The dissolution of the Soviet Union

  3. The signing of the GATT agreement

  4. The creation of the World Trade Organization
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Explanation

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is widely considered to be the beginning of the 21st century, as it marked the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era of globalization.

Multiple choice

In which year was IRIMEE established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

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

IRIMEE was established in 1952.