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 was the Central Bank of Chile founded?

  1. 1925

  2. 1931

  3. 1939

  4. 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Bank of Chile was founded on August 22, 1925.

Multiple choice

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1949

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1975
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNHCR was established on December 14, 1954, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Multiple choice

When did George W. Bush take office as the President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2001

  2. January 20, 2005

  3. January 20, 2009

  4. January 20, 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

George W. Bush was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States on January 20, 2001.

Multiple choice

When did George W. Bush leave office as the President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2001

  2. January 20, 2005

  3. January 20, 2009

  4. January 20, 2013
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C Correct answer
Explanation

George W. Bush left office as the President of the United States on January 20, 2009.

Multiple choice

When was UNICEF established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1954

  3. 1965

  4. 1978
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF was established in 1946 as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to provide emergency relief to children affected by World War II.

Multiple choice

When did UNICEF receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 for its work in promoting children's rights and providing humanitarian aid.

Multiple choice

When did the Montreal Protocol come into effect?

  1. 1987

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol came into effect on January 1, 1987.

Multiple choice

When was the first CONCACAF Women's Championship held?

  1. 1991

  2. 1993

  3. 1995

  4. 1997
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first CONCACAF Women's Championship was held in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which country has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011, resulting in a humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement?

  1. Syria

  2. Iraq

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Yemen
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Syria has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011, resulting in a humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement. The conflict has been fueled by sectarian tensions, political grievances, and the rise of Islamist militant groups.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a military coup in 2020, leading to the overthrow of its democratically elected government?

  1. Mali

  2. Niger

  3. Chad

  4. Burkina Faso
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mali experienced a military coup in 2020, leading to the overthrow of its democratically elected government. The coup was led by a group of military officers who claimed that the government had failed to address the country's security challenges.

Multiple choice

When was UNCTAD established?

  1. 1964

  2. 1972

  3. 1980

  4. 1992
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body within the United Nations system.

Multiple choice

In what year was the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) founded?

  1. 1926

  2. 1936

  3. 1946

  4. 1956
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was founded in 1926.

Multiple choice

In which year did the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) merge to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)?

  1. 1869

  2. 1875

  3. 1880

  4. 1890
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The NWSA and the AWSA merged in 1890 to form the NAWSA, which became the leading organization fighting for women's suffrage in the United States.

Multiple choice

When was the UNDP established?

  1. 1945

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1985
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNDP was established in 1965 through the merger of the United Nations Special Fund and the United Nations Expanded Program of Technical Assistance.

Multiple choice

Political Justice was first published in:

  1. 1791.

  2. 1793.

  3. 1796.

  4. 1798.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Political Justice was first published in 1793, during a time of great political upheaval in Europe.