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 the United States invade Afghanistan?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004
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Explanation

The United States invaded Afghanistan in October 2001, following the September 11 attacks.

Multiple choice

How long did the United States occupy Afghanistan?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years
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Explanation

The United States occupied Afghanistan for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021.

Multiple choice

When was the Cycling for Peace movement founded?

  1. 1986

  2. 2002

  3. 1996

  4. 2010
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The Cycling for Peace movement was founded in 1986 by a group of cyclists who wanted to use cycling to promote peace and understanding among people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which minority group was given the right to vote in Asia after World War II?

  1. Chinese

  2. Koreans

  3. Filipinos

  4. Vietnamese
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Explanation

All of the above minority groups were given the right to vote in Asia after World War II.

Multiple choice

When was the ICSID established?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
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Explanation

The ICSID was established in 1965 under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a military dictatorship under the rule of General Augusto Pinochet from 1973 to 1990?

  1. Chile

  2. Argentina

  3. Brazil

  4. Uruguay
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Augusto Pinochet led a military coup in Chile in 1973, establishing a dictatorship that lasted until 1990. His regime was characterized by human rights abuses and political repression.

Multiple choice

When was UNESCO founded?

  1. 1945

  2. 1946

  3. 1947

  4. 1948
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UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, as part of the United Nations system.

Multiple choice

When did the Berlin Airlift begin?

  1. June 26, 1948

  2. July 4, 1948

  3. August 1, 1948

  4. September 1, 1948
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Explanation

The Berlin Airlift began on June 26, 1948, in response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin.

Multiple choice

When was the WTO established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950

  5. 1951
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The WTO was established in 1947.

Multiple choice

When was the Montreal Protocol signed?

  1. 1987

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2002
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The Montreal Protocol was signed on September 16, 1987, in Montreal, Canada, by 24 countries and the European Economic Community.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the federal agency created to oversee the reconstruction of the South?

  1. Freedmen's Bureau

  2. Reconstruction Finance Corporation

  3. Bureau of Indian Affairs

  4. Department of the Treasury
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Explanation

The Freedmen's Bureau was a federal agency created in 1865 to provide aid to freed slaves and refugees during the Reconstruction Era.

Multiple choice

When was the Arab League founded?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1960

  4. 1970
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The Arab League was founded in 1945 as a regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa.

Multiple choice

When did the Cuban Revolution begin?

  1. 1953

  2. 1956

  3. 1959

  4. 1961
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The Cuban Revolution began in 1953 with the attack on the Moncada Barracks by Fidel Castro and his followers.

Multiple choice

What is the Belmont Report?

  1. A report issued by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in 1979.

  2. A report issued by the World Health Organization in 1996.

  3. A report issued by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2005.

  4. A report issued by the European Commission in 2013.
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Explanation

The Belmont Report is a report issued by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in 1979. The report outlines three ethical principles that should guide research with human subjects: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.

Multiple choice

When did Donald Trump leave office?

  1. January 20, 2021

  2. January 21, 2021

  3. January 22, 2021

  4. January 23, 2021
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Explanation

Donald Trump left office on January 20, 2021, the day of Joe Biden's inauguration.