History exam questions and answers

SGGP Online newspaper updates the answers and exam questions for the History subject (code 0822) of the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination.

Candidates participating in the 2026 high school graduation exam at the Ho Chi Minh City examination board.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING OFFICIAL EXAMINATION PAPER (The exam paper has 4 pages)

2026 High School Graduation Examination Subject: HISTORY Time allotted: 50 minutes, excluding time for distributing the exam paper

Exam code: 0822

Candidate's full name: .....................................................................
Registration number: ..........................................................................

PART I: Candidates answer questions 1 to 24. Candidates must select only one option for each question.

Question 1. Compared to the founding conference of the Communist Party of Vietnam (1930), what was the new feature of the 8th Conference of the Central Executive Committee of the Indochinese Communist Party (1941)?

A. Demonstrate the role of Nguyen Ai Quoc in formulating the strategic direction of the Vietnamese revolution.

B. It took place against the backdrop of French colonialism colluding with Japanese fascism to dominate Vietnam.

C. Contributing to guiding and promoting the development of the national liberation movement in Vietnam.

D. The policy of resolving the national question in a manner consistent with Vietnam's specific historical conditions.

Question 2. The victory of the August Revolution (1945) in Vietnam led to the birth of:

A. The Vietnam Liberation Propaganda Team. B. The Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

C. Vietnam Restoration Society. D. Vietnam Revolutionary Youth Association.

Question 3. What were the characteristics of the development process of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations from 1967 to 2015?

A. From an organization lacking internal cohesion, it developed into a cohesive community.

B. Originating from a military alliance, it developed into an economic and political integration organization.

C. The process of formation and development was constantly influenced by the Cold War.

D. The scope of intra-bloc linkages expands along with the development of its members.

Question 4. Which of the following kings implemented reforms in Dai Viet in the latter half of the 15th century?

A. Minh Mạng. B. Lý Thái Tổ.

C. Lê Thánh Tông. D. Ngô Quyền.

Question 5. One of the reasons leading to the collapse of the Yalta bipolar world order was due to

A. The Soviet Union and the United States experienced a decline in economic and financial power.

B. The direct impact of World War I.

C. The establishment of the ASEAN Political-Security Community.

D. The United States is no longer the world's number one economic superpower.

Question 6. One of the main development trends of the world after the Cold War is

A. Multipolarity in international relations. B. Immediately end all conflicts between countries.

C. Restricting economic ties between all countries. D. Confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Question 7. What was the significance of the victory of the Đồng Khởi movement (1959-1960) in South Vietnam?

A. Dealing a heavy blow to America's neocolonial policies.

B. To completely overthrow the feudal regime in Vietnam.

C. Force the US to immediately end the bombing campaign against North Vietnam.

D. To force the United States to accept negotiations and sign the Geneva Accords.

Question 8. Which of the following countries in the Americas has erected a statue of President Ho Chi Minh?

A. Japan. B. Cambodia. C. Cuba. D. Thailand.

Question 9. From 1947 to 1989, the following events took place in the world.

A. World War II. B. The struggle for the unification of Italy.

C. The Cold War. D. The French Bourgeois Revolution.

Question 10. Which of the following foreign policy activities did the Indochinese Communist Party engage in during the period 1939-1945?

A. Attending the 18th Congress of the French Socialist Party.

B. Contact the Allied forces fighting fascism.

C. Establish the Union of Oppressed Peoples in East Asia.

D. Signed the Preliminary Agreement between Vietnam and France.

Question 11. What lessons learned from the Vietnamese people's resistance war against the US (1954-1975) are relevant to the current task of building and defending the Vietnamese Fatherland?

A. Strengthening the leading role of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the new era.

B. There is a need for unity in the organization of the world's people's fronts supporting Vietnam.

C. Harmonious and consistent combination of political struggle and military struggle.

D. Maintain and develop defense alliance relationships with Indochinese countries.

Question 12. What lessons can be learned from the process of negotiating and signing the Paris Agreement (1968-1973) for Vietnam's current foreign policy?

A. To secure international support to complete the national democratic revolution.

B. Persistently pursue a peaceful, independent, and self-reliant foreign policy in relations with other countries.

C. Focus on maintaining and developing relationships with traditional partners in an equitable manner.

D. Flexibility in foreign policy to thoroughly address the interests of all countries.

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Question 13. Which of the following uprisings against the Ming dynasty's rule took place in the early 15th century?

A. Lam Son Uprising. B. Phung Hung Uprising.

C. The Trung Sisters' Uprising. D. The Trieu Sisters' Uprising.

Question 14. Which of the following countries was a member of the ASEAN Community in 2015?

A. Morocco. B. Brunei. C. Saudi Arabia. D. Mongolia.

Question 15. The victory of the Russian October Revolution (1917) was one of the factors leading to the establishment of which of the following states in 1922?

A. Spain. B. Egypt. C. Finland. D. Soviet Union.

Question 16. Which of the following was the content of Vietnam's economic reform policy during the period 1996-2006?

A. The initial step in establishing a centralized, bureaucratic, and subsidized economic management mechanism.

B. Continue to develop a socialist-oriented market economy.

C. Completing the process of building the material and technical foundations for socialism.

D. Beginning to build and perfect the socialist rule of law state.

Question 17. In which of the following countries did the 37th ASEAN Summit (2020) take place?

A. Sudan. B. Syria. C. Bulgaria. D. Vietnam.

Question 18. Which of the following statements is true about Vietnam's international integration process from 2006 to the present?

A. It is the process of breaking free from complete encirclement and isolation in order to integrate into the international community.

B. Marks the beginning of multilateral cooperation between Vietnam and other countries.

C. There has been a gradual development in the scope and level of international integration.

D. Regularly enhance cooperation with the socialist system.

Question 19. The Conference of the Central Executive Committee of the Indochinese Communist Party (May 1941) advocated the establishment of which of the following organizations to build and promote the great national unity of the Vietnamese people?

A. Colonial Union. B. Viet Lien Front.

C. Hội Chấn Hoa Hưng Á. D. Việt Minh Front.

Question 20. Which of the following statements is true about the Doi Moi (Renovation) process in Vietnam from 1986 to the present?

A. Restrict the development of the private economy in order to focus on developing the state-owned economy.

B. There is direct state control over the production processes of enterprises.

C. It is a continuous, comprehensive, and increasingly profound reform process.

D. Occurs synchronously and extensively, yet independently, across socio-economic fields.

Question 21. Compared to the "Special War" strategy (1961-1965), what were the differences between the "Limited War" strategy (1965-1968) implemented by the US in South Vietnam?

A. It took place against the backdrop of the US fighting against the socialist bloc.

B. Deploying a large number of American troops to directly participate in combat on the battlefield.

C. Carried out by the Saigon army under the command of the American advisory system.

D. Using American weapons, technical equipment, and means of warfare.

Question 22. One of the activities of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security is

A. Establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

B. Develop international conventions on disarmament.

C. Building a unified army for the nations.

D. Establish a common defense bloc based on consensus.

Question 23. Which of the following activities did Nguyen Ai Quoc NOT engage in during the period 1920-1930?

A. Attending the Fifth Congress of the Communist International.

B. Drafting the Brief Political Program and Brief Strategy.

C. Participated in the founding of the French Communist Party.

D. Departing from Nha Rong Wharf to find a way to save the country.

Question 24. Which of the following achievements did Vietnam attain in international integration in 1995?

A. Becoming a member of the World Trade Organization.

B. Join the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance.

C. Joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

D. Participation in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

PART II: Candidates answer questions 1 to 4. In each part a), b), c), and d) of each question, candidates choose true or false.

Question 1. Given the following information/document:

The author of the book "Historical Capitalism: 120 Years of Rise and Fall (1900-2020)" wrote about the challenges of modern capitalism as follows: "[...], modern capitalism has been and is facing intractable socio-political problems. Bourgeois democracy is eroding and is in fact only a democracy for the minority [...], a series of other intractable social problems are also posed as challenges to the existence and development of modern capitalism. These include unemployment, the decline of social and family values, the emphasis on individualism, racial discrimination, and increasing crime and violence rates,...".

(Tran Thi Vinh, The Historical Rise and Fall of Capitalism Over 120 Years (1900 - 2020) , National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 2019, p. 70)

a) Modern capitalism has thoroughly solved the intractable social problems necessary for its survival and development.

b) The information in this document reflects, in part, the reality of modern capitalist society.

c) The challenges that capitalism has faced since 1945 do not originate from bourgeois democracy.

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d) The limitations of modern capitalism demonstrate the correctness of the Vietnamese Communist Party's commitment to the goals of national independence and socialism.

Question 2. Given the following document:

“Looking back at 40 years of implementing the reform process, under the leadership of the Party, our country has achieved tremendous achievements of historical significance. The economy has maintained a relatively rapid growth rate, becoming a developing country with middle income. The cultural and social fields have made significant progress, and the people's lives have improved fundamentally and comprehensively. National defense, security, social order, and safety are ensured, and Vietnam's potential and international prestige are increasingly enhanced. [...].”

(Communist Party of Vietnam, Documents of the 14th National Congress, Volume I , National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 2026, p. 20)

a) The content of the document highlights achievements in various fields during Vietnam's Doi Moi (Renovation) process.

b) The experience of 40 years of national reform shows the harmonious relationship between economic development and social progress, while affirming that the commodity economy is a unique innovation of Vietnam.

c) The achievements of the Doi Moi (Renovation) process have transformed Vietnam into a developed country in the world.

d) The achievements of the current Doi Moi (Renovation) process are resources and driving forces for Vietnam's development in the subsequent stages.

Question 3. Given the following document:

"Fellow countrymen throughout the nation!"
We want peace, so we must make concessions. But the more concessions we make, the more the French colonialists advance, because they are determined to seize our country again!
[...]
Fellow countrymen!
We must stand up!
"Any man, woman, old or young, regardless of religion, political party, or ethnicity—anyone who is Vietnamese must rise up to fight the French colonialists to save the Fatherland. Those with guns should use guns. Those with swords should use swords; if they don't have swords, they should use hoes, shovels, and sticks. Everyone must do their utmost to fight the French colonialists and save the country."

(Ho Chi Minh: Complete Works, Volume 4 , National Political Publishing House – Truth, Hanoi, 2011, p. 534)

a) As soon as the French colonialists returned to invade Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh promptly launched a nationwide resistance war.

b) The nationwide call for resistance demonstrated Vietnam's proactive approach in negotiating with France.

c) The nationwide call for resistance affirmed that Vietnam waged a war of national defense when it had no other choice, and also provided direction for building a resistance armed force.

d) The information in this document reflects the spirit of self-reliance and self-strength of the Vietnamese people in the resistance war against French colonial aggression.

Question 4. Given the following document:

“National unity is the foundation for converging and maximizing the strength of the people, creating invincible power for our country to overcome all difficulties and challenges and achieve prosperous and powerful development. We must persistently implement the policy of national unity on the foundation of the alliance between the working class, the peasantry, and the intelligentsia led by the Communist Party of Vietnam; harmoniously resolve the relationship of interests; ensure fairness and equality among ethnic groups, religions, classes, and social strata [...]; and uphold the sense of responsibility of each individual and community towards the nation and the people.”

(Communist Party of Vietnam: Documents of the 14th National Congress, Volume I , National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 2026, pp. 36-37)

a) The 14th National Congress (2026) of the Communist Party of Vietnam initially identified national unity as a source of strength that needs to be focused on, awakened, and promoted.

b) The information in this document indicates that the Vietnamese national unity policy is built on the foundation of a worker-peasant and intellectual alliance.

c) The strength of national unity is maximized under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

d) National unity is one of the precious traditions of the Vietnamese people, which has been creatively applied and strongly promoted during the Doi Moi (Renovation) period.

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Suggested answers for the History exam (Exam code: 0822) by teacher Tran Van Phuong (Vinh Vien High School)

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THANH HUNG

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