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 was slavery finally abolished in all European countries?

  1. 1807

  2. 1833

  3. 1865

  4. 1888
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery was finally abolished in all European countries in 1888.

Multiple choice

When did the Congo gain independence from Belgium?

  1. 1958

  2. 1960

  3. 1962

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo gained independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960.

Multiple choice

When was Barack Obama elected as the 44th President of the United States?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States in the 2008 presidential election.

Multiple choice

When was the World Squash Federation (WSF) founded?

  1. 1950

  2. 1967

  3. 1975

  4. 1983
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Squash Federation (WSF) was founded in 1967.

Multiple choice

When was United States Squash (USS) founded?

  1. 1904

  2. 1920

  3. 1933

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

United States Squash (USS) was founded in 1904.

Multiple choice

When was Squash Canada founded?

  1. 1911

  2. 1922

  3. 1933

  4. 1944
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Squash Canada was founded in 1911.

Multiple choice

What was the date of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. 1985-1987

  2. 1986-1988

  3. 1987-1989

  4. 1988-1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Iran-Contra Affair took place from 1985 to 1987.

Multiple choice

When did the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules come into effect?

  1. March 29, 2016

  2. April 1, 2016

  3. May 1, 2016

  4. June 1, 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules came into effect on March 29, 2016.

Multiple choice

When were the Morley-Minto Reforms implemented?

  1. 1906

  2. 1907

  3. 1908

  4. 1909
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Morley-Minto Reforms were implemented in 1909.

Multiple choice

When was the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) established?

  1. 1865

  2. 1947

  3. 1990

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

The ITU was established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, and its name was changed to the International Telecommunication Union in 1932.

Multiple choice

When did Italy first acquire colonial territories?

  1. 1861

  2. 1882

  3. 1890

  4. 1911
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Italy acquired its first colonial territories in 1882, when it occupied the port of Assab in present-day Eritrea.

Multiple choice

When did Italy finally abolish slavery?

  1. 1926

  2. 1935

  3. 1941

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Italy finally abolished slavery in 1947, after the fall of the Fascist regime.

Multiple choice

What is the history of the Military Legal Assistance Program?

  1. It was created in 1942.

  2. It was created in 1950.

  3. It was created in 1960.

  4. It was created in 1970.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Military Legal Assistance Program was created in 1942.

Multiple choice

When was the Centre for Number Theory established?

  1. 1996

  2. 2000

  3. 2004

  4. 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Number Theory was established in 2004.

Multiple choice

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

  1. September 3, 1783

  2. October 19, 1781

  3. April 12, 1782

  4. June 28, 1784
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, in Paris, France.