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Modern History for Kids! Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the more modern parts of history. All questions will be about events after 1945. [Suitable for older children]

A multiple-choice quiz by jonnowales. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jonnowales

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,166

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
8032

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: mulder100 (10/10), Guest 182 (0/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which European city was divided by a wall by which capitalism was to the west and Communism was to the east? Hint

Paris

Berlin

London

Madrid

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Cold War was a war of words and hostility mainly between the USSR and which country? Hint

Spain

USA

France

Brazil

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1969, three men were sent up into space in the Apollo missions. On what body in space did they land? Hint

Moon

Sun

Mars

Venus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tiananmen Square is a place in Asia that many view as the symbol of dictatorship and lack of free speech. In which country is Tiananmen Square? Hint

China

Russia

Japan

India

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nelson Mandela is celebrated around the world as a man who advanced the issue of combating racism. Of what African country was he the president? Hint

South Africa

Libya

Egypt

Zimbabwe

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the Princess of Wales who unfortunately died in 1997 as a result of a car crash in Paris? Hint

Anne

Margaret

Diana

Mary

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1997, who became the Labour prime minister of the United Kingdom? Hint

George Washington

Tony Blair

Abraham Lincoln

George W. Bush

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the 11th of September, 2001, New York City was hit by a tragedy. Many died in a terrorist attack on which of these buildings? Hint

CN Tower

Empire State Building

World Trade Center

Sears Tower

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Question 9 of 10

9. Saddam Hussein was the dictator of a Middle Eastern country in which a war began in 2003. What is the name of this country? Hint

Lebanon

Israel

Saudi Arabia

Iraq

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2008, the 29th Olympic Games mainly took place in which Asian city? Hint

New Delhi

Tokyo

Beijing

Sydney

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which European city was divided by a wall by which capitalism was to the west and Communism was to the east?

Answer: Berlin

Berlin, the capital of Germany, was split in two by a wall which was a constant reminder of the struggles of World War II (1939-1945). East Berlin was controlled by the Communist leaders of the USSR (now Russia).

2. The Cold War was a war of words and hostility mainly between the USSR and which country?

Answer: USA

The Cold War included the Cuban Missile Crisis whereby US spy planes discovered Soviet missiles on the Caribbean island of Cuba. Due to this, there was a great political duel between US president of the time, John F. Kennedy and the then Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev.

3. In 1969, three men were sent up into space in the Apollo missions. On what body in space did they land?

Answer: Moon

These three men included one of the most famous ever astronauts, Neil Armstrong. There have been many suggestions over the years saying that man landing on the moon is one of the biggest lies of all time, but, the majority see it as one of humankind's greatest achievements.

4. Tiananmen Square is a place in Asia that many view as the symbol of dictatorship and lack of free speech. In which country is Tiananmen Square?

Answer: China

An anonymous man made international headlines in 1989 for his great bravery as he was photographed standing in front of and blocking the path of four Chinese military tanks. Nobody knows what happened to this peaceful protester.

5. Nelson Mandela is celebrated around the world as a man who advanced the issue of combating racism. Of what African country was he the president?

Answer: South Africa

The great Nelson Mandela spent a staggering 27 years in prison for his anti racism beliefs. Upon his release from prison in 1990, he was given many honours which included the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.

6. What was the name of the Princess of Wales who unfortunately died in 1997 as a result of a car crash in Paris?

Answer: Diana

The death of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, was a hugely upsetting moment for the people of Britain and for many other people from around the world. She was a lady who helped many charities and is now affectionately remembered as the "People's Princess".

7. In 1997, who became the Labour prime minister of the United Kingdom?

Answer: Tony Blair

Tony Blair was the British prime minister for ten years from 1997 through 2007. He represented the Labour party which defeated the Conservative party.
The three wrong answers were all presidents of the United States of America.

8. On the 11th of September, 2001, New York City was hit by a tragedy. Many died in a terrorist attack on which of these buildings?

Answer: World Trade Center

The terrifying scenes of the aftermath of the attack are etched onto the minds of everybody who saw them, be it on TV or in person. The attack was one of the major reasons for US president of the day, George W. Bush, beginning the War on Terror.

9. Saddam Hussein was the dictator of a Middle Eastern country in which a war began in 2003. What is the name of this country?

Answer: Iraq

The war in Iraq caused a level of controversy not seen since the war in Vietnam. Many innocent Iraqi civilians died by allied bombing but the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein, was removed from power. He would eventually face the death penalty.

10. In 2008, the 29th Olympic Games mainly took place in which Asian city?

Answer: Beijing

The first modern Olympics took place in Athens, Greece and since then many other cities have held the event including Paris, Sydney and Atlanta. Beijing, the capital of China, held the event in 2008 with some events taking place in Hong Kong and Qingdao.

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Source: Author jonnowales

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