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 National Sports Museum established?

  1. 1958

  2. 1982

  3. 1998

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Sports Museum was established in 1982.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Roe v. Wade decision issued?

  1. 1971

  2. 1972

  3. 1973

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Roe v. Wade decision was issued on January 22, 1973.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the terrorist attack that occurred in Oklahoma City in 1995?

  1. The World Trade Center Bombing

  2. The Oklahoma City Bombing

  3. The Centennial Olympic Park Bombing

  4. The Khobar Towers Bombing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Oklahoma City Bombing was a terrorist attack that occurred in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995, resulting in the deaths of 168 people.

Multiple choice

When was the CIP established?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The CIP was established in 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) established?

  1. 1965

  2. 1973

  3. 1981

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CARICOM was established on July 4, 1973, with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Badminton World Federation (BWF) founded?

  1. 1934

  2. 1947

  3. 1957

  4. 1968
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934 with nine member associations: Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales.

Multiple choice

When did the UK formally leave the EU?

  1. 31 January 2020

  2. 31 February 2020

  3. 31 March 2020

  4. 31 April 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Outlaw King", what is the name of the Scottish outlaw who leads a rebellion against the English king?

  1. Robert the Bruce

  2. William Wallace

  3. Edward I of England

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

Outlaw King is a 2018 epic historical drama film directed by David Mackenzie and starring Chris Pine. The film is based on the life of Robert the Bruce, a Scottish outlaw who led a rebellion against the English king Edward I in the 14th century.

Multiple choice

When did the Hague Convention enter into force?

  1. 1968

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

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

The Hague Convention on the Return of Astronauts entered into force on December 3, 1968.

Multiple choice

When was the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) founded?

  1. 1961

  2. 1971

  3. 1981

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) was established in 1961 with the mission to conserve wildlife and promote sustainable use of natural resources in Africa.

Multiple choice

The National Board for Higher Mathematics was established in which year?

  1. 1944

  2. 1949

  3. 1954

  4. 1959
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Board for Higher Mathematics was established in 1944.

Multiple choice

When was the gold standard abandoned?

  1. 1914

  2. 1933

  3. 1944

  4. 1971
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The gold standard was abandoned in 1971. The United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933, but most other countries continued to use the gold standard until 1971.

Multiple choice

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was first formulated in which year?

  1. 1968

  2. 1986

  3. 1992

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was first formulated in 1968 and has been revised several times since then.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent developments in the Washington Convention?

  1. The adoption of the Additional Facility Rules in 2014.

  2. The establishment of the ICSID Mediation Rules in 2016.

  3. The adoption of the ICSID Arbitration Rules in 2017.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The adoption of the Additional Facility Rules in 2014, the establishment of the ICSID Mediation Rules in 2016, and the adoption of the ICSID Arbitration Rules in 2017 are all recent developments in the Washington Convention.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima?

  1. Little Boy

  2. Fat Man

  3. Trinity

  4. RDS-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Little Boy was the name of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.