20th Century History for Year 3: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What was World War II also known as?

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The Second World War

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The Great War

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The American War

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The European War

Question 2

Which event brought the world to the brink of a dangerous nuclear war?

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The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The construction of the Berlin Wall

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The United States landing the first person on the moon

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The conclusion of the Vietnam War

Question 3

Which of these events did NOT happen in the 20th century?

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The invention of the telephone

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World War I

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The Great Depression

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

Question 4

Which of these events took place in the 19th century?

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The American Civil War

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The First World War

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The Great Depression

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The Cold War

Question 5

Which of these events took place during the 20th century?

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World War II

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The invention of the internet

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The American Revolution

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The signing of the Magna Carta

Question 6

Which of these events did NOT happen in the 20th century?

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The invention of the computer

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The Great Depression

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The rise of communism

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World War II

Question 7

Which world war began in 1914, involving Britain and Germany?

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The Great War

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The Second World War

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The Cold War

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The Korean War

Question 8

Which of the following events occurred during World War II?

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The Battle of Stalingrad

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The sinking of the Titanic

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The moon landing

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The invention of the computer

Question 9

When did World War II happen?

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1939-1945

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1914-1918

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1950-1960

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1970-1980

Question 10

Which of these events was NOT a major turning point in the 20th century?

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The creation of the internet

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The start of World War I

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The Great Depression

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

Question 11

When did World War II happen?

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In the 1940s

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In the 1920s

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In the 1960s

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In the 1980s

Question 12

During World War II, who led the Soviet Union?

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Joseph Stalin

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Winston Churchill

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Adolf Hitler

Question 13

Which of these events took place during the 20th century?

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The invention of the airplane

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The first moon landing

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The American Revolution

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The Great Fire of London

Question 14

Which of these events took place in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The start of World War I

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The American Revolution

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The signing of the Magna Carta

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The Norman Conquest of England

Question 15

Which invention did **NOT** change the way people lived in the 20th century?

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Horse-drawn carriage

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Television

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Telephone

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Car

Question 16

Which event took place during the 20th century?

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Moon landing

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Battle of Waterloo

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American Civil War

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Invention of the steam engine

Question 17

Which of these events occurred during the 20th century?

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The Great Depression

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The Battle of Hastings

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The signing of the Magna Carta

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The Norman Conquest

Question 18

In a movie about World War II, which battle marked the turning point where the Allies began to win the war?

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Battle of Stalingrad

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Battle of Dunkirk

Question 19

Which of these events occurred during World War II?

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The Battle of Britain

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The moon landing

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The invention of the internet

Question 20

Why did the Berlin Wall fall?

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union was no longer strong enough to control East Germany.

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The United States threatened to attack East Germany.

Question 21

Who was a famous leader in the Civil Rights Movement who believed in peaceful protests and equality?

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Malcolm X

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Rosa Parks

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Barack Obama

Question 22

What was the name of the Nazi party's plan to exterminate the Jewish population of Europe?

Accepted Answer

Final Solution

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Operation Barbarossa

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The Blitz

Question 23

Who was the leader of the Nazi party in Germany during World War II?

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Adolf Hitler

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Winston Churchill

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Joseph Stalin

Question 24

Which event sparked the start of the First World War?

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Creation of the airplane

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Sinking of the Titanic

Question 25

Which protest was a significant part of the Civil Rights Movement?

Accepted Answer

Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Moon landing

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Fall of the Berlin Wall

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Cuban Missile Crisis

Question 26

What event signaled the end of the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Berlin Wall

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The launch of Sputnik 1

Question 27

Which event ended World War II in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Invasion of Germany by the Allies and Soviet Union

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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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D-Day landings in Normandy

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Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Question 28

Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?

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To help South Vietnam fight against North Vietnam

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To take control of Vietnam's resources

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To protect Americans in Vietnam

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To try out new weapons and strategies

Question 29

How did the digital revolution make it easier for people to communicate over long distances in the 20th century?

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It allowed people to send messages and files instantly over the internet.

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It made it more difficult for people to communicate with each other in person.

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It did not have a significant impact on how people communicated with each other.

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It made it more expensive for people to communicate with each other.

Question 30

Which World War happened first?

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World War I

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World War II

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The Great Depression

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The Cold War

Question 31

When did the Cold War, a period of tension between countries, end?

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When the Berlin Wall was knocked down

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When the first atomic bomb was used

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When the United States and the Soviet Union became allies

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When the Space Race finished

Question 32

During the 20th century, which two countries were the main rivals in the Space Race, a competition to explore space beyond Earth?

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United States and Soviet Union

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China and Japan

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France and Germany

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Australia and Canada

Question 33

In which century did World War I take place?

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20th century

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19th century

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21st century

Question 34

Why did East Germans want to remove the Berlin Wall?

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They wanted to travel freely to West Berlin.

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They thought it was a waste of space.

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They needed the land for a new road.

Question 35

Which country was on the losing side in World War II?

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Japan

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Soviet Union

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United States

Question 36

During the Cold War, which country **sided with the West** instead of Russia?

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Germany (West)

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Poland

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Romania

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Hungary

Question 37

What was the main reason the US entered the Vietnam War?

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To stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia

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To protect its businesses in Vietnam

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To help France take back control of Vietnam

Question 38

Which meeting after World War II showed major differences between the United States and the Soviet Union, starting the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Potsdam Conference

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Yalta Conference

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Geneva Conference

Question 39

What event marked a significant turning point in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Invention of the television

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First moon landing

Question 40

How did the Space Race contribute to technological advancements in the 20th century?

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It led to the development of new materials and technologies.

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It improved our understanding of astronomy and the universe.

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It resulted in the invention of the first nuclear bomb.

Question 41

In World War II, how did the daily lives of soldiers fighting on the front lines differ from those of civilians at home?

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Soldiers faced constant danger and violence, while civilians dealt with food shortages and limited resources.

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Civilians faced more danger and violence than soldiers, who mainly dealt with food shortages and lack of supplies.

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Soldiers and civilians had very similar experiences during World War II.

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I'm not sure.

Question 42

How did technology impact the way World War II was fought?

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Technology led to new weapons and strategies that transformed the conduct of the war.

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Technology had no significant impact on the war.

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Only the Allied forces used technology to gain an advantage.

Question 43

How has the 20th century influenced the world we live in today?

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The 20th century brought many changes, including new technologies, better healthcare, and faster travel. However, it also saw terrible wars and conflicts.

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The 20th century brought many social and cultural changes, but they have had little impact on the world today.

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The 20th century is not relevant to the world we live in today.

Question 44

After the Vietnam War, how did the US change its approach to using its military in other countries?

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The US became more cautious about using its military in other countries.

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The US decided not to use its military in other countries.

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The US increased its military spending.

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The US stopped getting involved in other countries.

Question 45

How did China's growing power in the 20th century affect the balance of power in the world?

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China's growing economy and military made it a rival to the United States and the Soviet Union.

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China's rise had no impact on the world order.

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China's influence was only felt in Asia.

Question 46

What were the different reasons why the United States and Soviet Union became rivals after World War II?

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The US believed in democracy and spreading it around the world, while the Soviet Union believed in communism and wanted to spread it around the world.

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The US had many allies in Europe, while the Soviet Union had few.

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The US had a strong economy, while the Soviet Union had a weak economy.

Question 47

What were the main challenges and debates about developing nuclear energy in the 20th century?

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The risk of nuclear weapons being used in war.

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The possibility of nuclear accidents.

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The high cost of building and running nuclear power plants.

Question 48

What is the main purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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To ensure everyone has basic rights and freedoms

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To prevent wars and conflicts

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To aid people in developing nations

Question 49

How was the long-lasting economic crisis that started in 1929 in the United States called?

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression

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The Wall Street Crash

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The Great Recession

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The Great Famine

Question 50

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Axis powers in World War II?

Accepted Answer

United States

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Germany

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Japan

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Italy

Question 51

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?

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Margaret Thatcher

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Theresa May

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Liz Truss

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Nicola Sturgeon

Question 52

After World War II, which organization was formed to help keep peace and encourage countries to work together?

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The United Nations

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The European Union

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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The World Bank

Question 53

Why did Germany feel afraid before the First World War?

Accepted Answer

Because Germany felt surrounded

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Because Serbia didn't like Austria-Hungary

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Because France wanted to get back Alsace-Lorraine

Question 54

How did new medicines and healthcare technologies make a positive difference in people's lives during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

People lived longer and healthier lives.

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Healthcare costs became more affordable.

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Everyone benefited from these advancements.

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The number of doctors needed increased.

Question 55

How did the internet make it easier for people to communicate quickly?

Accepted Answer

Sending messages instantly

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Sending letters

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Talking to people in person

Question 56

Which of the following was a major cause of the Great Depression?

Accepted Answer

The stock market crash of 1929

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The rise of Adolf Hitler

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The outbreak of the Cold War

Question 57

What was the name of the youth movement that emerged in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The Counterculture

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The Renaissance

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The Reformation

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The Enlightenment

Question 58

Which of the following was a technological advancement that occurred during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The invention of the computer

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The discovery of electricity

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The invention of the steam engine

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The development of the printing press

Question 59

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Axis powers during World War II?

Accepted Answer

France

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Germany

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Japan

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Italy

Question 60

Who was the British Prime Minister who led the country to victory in World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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David Lloyd George

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Stanley Baldwin

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Neville Chamberlain

Question 61

What was the name of the Cold War policy that aimed to prevent the spread of communism?

Accepted Answer

Containment

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Detente

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Glasnost

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Perestroika

Question 62

In which year did World War I begin?

Accepted Answer

1914

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1939

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1945

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1989

Question 63

Who was the leader of Britain during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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Margaret Thatcher

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David Lloyd George

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Benjamin Disraeli

Question 64

What event marked the end of the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Berlin Wall

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The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The Vietnam War

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The Korean War