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Modern History Essentials

Modern History

Key dates, figures, and counts from 20th-century modern history.

history 20th-century facts

12 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 16, 2026

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1 In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, signifying the end of the Cold War division in Germany?

A 1985
B 1989
C 1991
D 1993

2 How many permanent members are there in the United Nations Security Council?

A 3
B 5
C 7
D 10

3 Who was the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

A Theresa May
B Angela Merkel
C Margaret Thatcher
D Indira Gandhi

4 Which year marked the official end of World War II?

A 1942
B 1945
C 1947
D 1950

5 What is the name of the leader who led the Indian independence movement against British rule using nonviolent resistance?

A Jawaharlal Nehru
B Subhash Chandra Bose
C Mahatma Gandhi
D Sardar Patel

6 How many states were original members of the United States of America?

A 10
B 13
C 20
D 50

7 Which decade saw the first human landing on the Moon?

A 1950s
B 1960s
C 1970s
D 1980s

8 Which conflict began in 1950 and concluded with an armistice in 1953?

A Vietnam War
B Korean War
C Gulf War
D Falklands War

9 Nelson Mandela was released from prison in which year after serving 27 years?

A 1980
B 1985
C 1990
D 1994

10 Which empire collapsed following the end of World War I?

A Ottoman Empire
B British Empire
C French Empire
D Spanish Empire

11 The Russian Revolution, which led to the rise of the Soviet Union, took place in which year?

A 1905
B 1917
C 1922
D 1939

12 How many years did the Cold War approximately last?

A 20 years
B 45 years
C 70 years
D 90 years

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