20th Century Britain: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 History

Question 1

What event brought World War 1 to an end?

Accepted Answer

Signing of the Armistice

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Treaty of Versailles

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Russian Revolution

Question 2

Which event directly led to the outbreak of World War 1?

Accepted Answer

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Invasion of Poland by Germany

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Sinking of the Titanic

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Assassination of President Kennedy

Question 3

What were two of the main reasons why World War 1 started?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Countries in Europe wanting more land

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The discovery of oil

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The invention of the airplane

Question 4

What event sparked the beginning of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Sinking of the Lusitania

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Zimmerman Telegram

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Russian Revolution

Question 5

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Adolf Hitler

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Joseph Stalin

Question 6

During the 20th century, humans achieved something that had never been done before. What was it?

Accepted Answer

Landed on the Moon

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Reached the summit of Mount Everest

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Flew across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane

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Spoke to people far away using the telephone

Question 7

Which of these events happened first: the first moon landing, the start of World War II, or the election of the first African-American president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Start of World War II

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First moon landing

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Election of the first African-American president of the United States

Question 8

What major event in 1929 triggered the start of the Great Depression in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The stock market crash

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High inflation

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Increased government spending

Question 9

Which event directly triggered the start of World War 1?

Accepted Answer

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Sinking of the Lusitania

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German invasion of Belgium

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Russian mobilization

Question 10

Who were the Suffragettes and what was their main goal?

Accepted Answer

Women who fought for the right to vote

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Women who fought for equal rights for women

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Women who fought against poverty

Question 11

What was the main reason for building the Berlin Wall?

Accepted Answer

To prevent people from leaving East Germany.

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To protect East Germany from attack.

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To mark the boundary between East and West Germany.

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To encourage trade between East and West Germany.

Question 12

Who led Great Britain for most of World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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Adolf Hitler

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 13

What was the main purpose of the Enigma machine during World War 2?

Accepted Answer

To encode German military messages

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To decode enemy messages

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To send messages over long distances

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To help German submarines navigate

Question 14

Which war was once known as "The war to end all wars"?

Accepted Answer

World War I

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Korean War

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World War II

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Vietnam War

Question 15

In what year did the Cold War start?

Accepted Answer

1947

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1945

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1950

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1953

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War 1?

Accepted Answer

The completion of the Panama Canal

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

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The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The first airplane flight by the Wright brothers

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The American Revolution

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The signing of the Magna Carta

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The Battle of Waterloo

Question 18

What caused the Great Depression to begin in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The stock market crashed, making people lose faith in the economy.

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A huge earthquake caused a lot of damage.

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A new disease killed many animals, leading to a food shortage.

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A major war broke out, disrupting production and trade.

Question 19

Why did many families lose their homes during the Great Depression?

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Families lost their homes because they couldn't pay their mortgages due to high unemployment.

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Families lost their homes because of natural disasters.

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Families lost their homes because the government took them away.

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Families lost their homes because they had to move to find work.

Question 20

Which event did NOT occur during the 20th century?

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The invention of the wheel

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World War 1

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The Cold War

Question 21

Why did East Germany build a wall in Berlin?

Accepted Answer

To prevent people from leaving East Germany and going to West Germany

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To protect East Germany from an attack by West Germany

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To make it easier for people to travel between East and West Germany

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The invention of the wheel

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The sinking of the Titanic

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The invention of the television

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The Apollo 11 moon landing

Question 23

How did the Civil Rights Movement in the United States affect the country in the long term?

Accepted Answer

It led to the integration of African Americans into American society.

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It ended all discrimination against African Americans.

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It had no lasting impact on American society.

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It only benefited African Americans.

Question 24

How did the Space Race reflect the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

It was both a scientific competition and a symbolic rivalry.

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It was only a scientific competition.

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It was only a symbolic rivalry.

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It was a symbolic rivalry, but it didn't affect the Cold War.

Question 25

How did new technologies affect the way World War 1 was fought?

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New technologies greatly changed how World War 1 was fought, making it more destructive and longer.

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New technologies had no impact on World War 1.

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New technologies only helped one side in World War 1.

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New technologies reduced the number of casualties in World War 1.

Question 26

How did the lessons learned from World War 1 lead to the creation of organizations like the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

To prevent future wars and promote cooperation between countries

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To increase the power of the United States

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To develop new weapons and military technologies

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To have no impact on international organizations

Question 27

Which economic policy did Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan both implement, leading to economic growth in their countries?

Accepted Answer

Tax cuts

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Austerity measures

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Increased government spending

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Reduced interest rates

Question 28

When did the Victorian era end?

Accepted Answer

When Queen Victoria died

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When World War I started

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When the Industrial Revolution began

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When the Great Depression started

Question 29

Which war had the greatest impact on British society in the 20th Century?

Accepted Answer

World War II

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The Crimean War

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World War I

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The Falklands War

Question 30

What was the name of the period of economic growth in Britain after World War II?

Accepted Answer

The Post-War Boom

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The Edwardian Era

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The Victorian Era

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The Swinging Sixties

Question 31

What is the main purpose of the National Health Service (NHS)?

Accepted Answer

To give free healthcare to everyone in Britain

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To help people live healthier lives

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To train doctors and nurses

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To make sure medicines are safe

Question 32

Who was the first Labour Party Prime Minister in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Clement Attlee

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Winston Churchill

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Margaret Thatcher

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Tony Blair

Question 33

What is the name of the healthcare system introduced in Britain after World War II?

Accepted Answer

The NHS

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The Beveridge Report

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The National Insurance Act

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The National Assistance Act

Question 34

Which British monarch had the longest reign in history?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Victoria

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Queen Elizabeth I

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King George III

Question 35

Which British Prime Minister was in charge when the country joined the European Union?

Accepted Answer

Edward Heath

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Harold Wilson

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Margaret Thatcher

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Tony Blair

Question 36

What was the central economic policy of the Thatcher government?

Accepted Answer

Monetarism

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Keynesianism

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Socialism

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Laissez-faire

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a welfare state?

Accepted Answer

To provide social security for citizens

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To boost economic growth

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To reduce government spending

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To increase social inequality

Question 38

Who wrote the famous novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984'?

Accepted Answer

George Orwell

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J.R.R. Tolkien

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C.S. Lewis

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Roald Dahl

Question 39

Who was the first woman to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

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Elizabeth I

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Theresa May

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Helen Clark

Question 40

Which major historical event happened in 1940?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Britain

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The Battle of Trafalgar

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Hastings

Question 41

What was the name of the period of economic and social change in Britain after World War II?

Accepted Answer

The Swinging Sixties

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The Edwardian Era

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The Victorian Era

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The Roaring Twenties

Question 42

Who led the Labour Party during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Clement Attlee

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Winston Churchill

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David Lloyd George

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Margaret Thatcher

Question 43

What was the main reason for the Suez Crisis?

Accepted Answer

Egypt's seizure of the Suez Canal

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Britain's invasion of Egypt

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France's desire for control over Algeria

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The assassination of President Nasser

Question 44

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

The strong military power of Britain

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The rise of nationalism in colonies

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The impact of World War I and II

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The development of new technologies

Question 45

What was the main goal of the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain?

Accepted Answer

To provide free healthcare to all citizens

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To improve public health and reduce poverty

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To create jobs in the healthcare sector

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To promote healthy lifestyles

Question 46

Which technological advancement had a major impact on communication in Britain in the late 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The internet

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The radio

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The telephone

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The television

Question 47

After World War II, Britain's economy became weaker. How did this affect its influence in the world?

Accepted Answer

Britain's influence decreased because its economy was weaker.

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Britain's influence grew because it had won the war.

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Britain's military strength alone helped it keep its influence in the world.

Question 48

After World War II, what was a **key** reason for the decline of the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

Growing independence movements in the colonies

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Britain's strong economy

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The empire becoming cheaper to manage

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No major changes in the world's political situation

Question 49

Who built the first computer that really worked?

Accepted Answer

Alan Turing

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Charles Babbage

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Grace Hopper

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Steve Jobs

Question 50

Who was the very first woman to become Prime Minister of Britain?

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

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Clementine Churchill

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Elizabeth I

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Theresa May

Question 51

Why was the National Health Service (NHS) set up?

Accepted Answer

To give free healthcare to everyone in Britain

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To make sure there were fewer poor people

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To help children learn better

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To sell British goods to other countries

Question 52

Which country did Britain give independence to in 1947?

Accepted Answer

India

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Canada

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Australia

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South Africa

Question 53

Which British king or queen has ruled for the longest time ever?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Victoria

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King George III

Question 54

What made it possible for humans to go into space?

Accepted Answer

The invention of rockets

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The invention of computers

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The invention of jet engines

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The invention of the telegraph

Question 55

Which countries joined together to fight against Nazi Germany in World War II?

Accepted Answer

The Allies

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The Axis Powers

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The Central Powers

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The League of Nations

Question 56

What invention made it possible for people to enjoy moving pictures in their own homes?

Accepted Answer

Television

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Radio

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Telephone

Question 57

Who led Britain to victory in the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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Margaret Thatcher

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David Lloyd George

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Clement Attlee

Question 58

What was the main aim of the Suffragette movement?

Accepted Answer

To win the right for women to vote

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To improve working conditions for women

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To establish the first women's university

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To promote equal pay for women

Question 59

What was the primary goal of the European Union?

Accepted Answer

To promote economic cooperation

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To establish a common defense policy

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To create a single European currency

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To promote cultural exchange

Question 60

How did the Cold War affect Britain's relationships with other countries?

Accepted Answer

Britain became closer to the United States.

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Britain's relationship with the Soviet Union got better.

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Britain spent less money on its military.

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Britain became less involved with other European countries.

Question 61

Which of the following was a significant social change in Britain during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

More rights for women

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Increased use of technology

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Expansion of the British Empire

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The rise of communism

Question 62

Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

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Tony Blair

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Margaret Thatcher

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David Lloyd George

Question 63

Which of the following events happened in 1945?

Accepted Answer

The end of World War II

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The start of the First World War

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The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Question 64

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web (WWW)?

Accepted Answer

Tim Berners-Lee

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Alexander Graham Bell