General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,773 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 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.

Multiple choice

When was Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication established?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication was established in 2005.

Multiple choice

What is the target year for the completion of the PMGSY?

  1. 2022

  2. 2024

  3. 2027

  4. 2030
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The target year for the completion of the PMGSY is 2022.

Multiple choice

When was the UNCCD adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

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

The UNCCD was adopted in 1994.

Multiple choice

What was the date of the Treaty of Paris?

  1. December 10, 1898

  2. February 15, 1898

  3. August 12, 1898

  4. April 11, 1899
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Miranda rights codified into federal law?

  1. 1966

  2. 1967

  3. 1968

  4. 1969
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Miranda rights were codified into federal law in 1968.

Multiple choice

Which year did the African Championships in Weightlifting first include women's events?

  1. 1990

  2. 1994

  3. 1998

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women's events were first included in the African Championships in Weightlifting in 1994.

Multiple choice

When did NAFTA enter into force?

  1. January 1, 1994

  2. January 1, 1995

  3. January 1, 1996

  4. January 1, 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NAFTA entered into force on January 1, 1994.

Multiple choice

How long did the Berlin Wall stand?

  1. One year

  2. Two years

  3. Three years

  4. Twenty-eight years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Wall stood for twenty-eight years, from 1961 to 1989.

Multiple choice

What was the date when the Berlin Wall was opened?

  1. November 9, 1989

  2. November 10, 1989

  3. November 11, 1989

  4. November 12, 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Wall was opened on November 9, 1989.

Multiple choice

In which year did Diplo establish Mad Decent?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

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

Mad Decent was founded by Diplo in the year 2013, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Multiple choice

What year was the Endangered Species Act enacted?

  1. 1966

  2. 1969

  3. 1973

  4. 1978
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Endangered Species Act was signed into law on December 28, 1973, by President Richard Nixon.