Do you love exploring the events and figures that shaped the world we live in today? Test your knowledge with this Modern History trivia quiz. We’ve compiled a list of questions and answers that cover a range of topics from the 20th and 21st centuries, including politics, technology, culture, and more. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a fun challenge, this quiz is sure to entertain and educate. So, get ready to travel through time and put your Modern History knowledge to the test!
Which of the following was not a member of the Axis Powers during World War II?
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When did 9/11 take place?
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Who was the President of the United States from 2009-2017?
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When did Barack Obama first become President of the United States?
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In which year did the Berlin Wall fall, symbolizing the end of the Cold War?
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
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In what location was Osama Bin Laden killed?
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In which of the following countries did Nelson Mandela die?
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Who was the first woman to be nominated for President of the United States by a major political party?
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What was the main cause of World War I?
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Who was the first president of the United States?
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Where did miraculous landing take place for Captain Sully's Plane?
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
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What Was the Location of the Japanese Nuclear Disaster?
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Which of the following countries was not a member of the European Union at its inception?
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Who was the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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Who was the first president of the Republic of South Africa?
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Which of the following countries was not a member of the Soviet Union?
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Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Brexit vote?
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Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
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Where did Donald Trump officially declare his candidacy for president?
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Who was the leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
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What country did the US take out of Saddam Hussein's regime?
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Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
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Where exactly did the terrorist attack on Ariana Grande take place?
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Who was the leader of the Nationalist forces during the Chinese Civil War?
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Who was the leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)?
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Who was the first president of the Russian Federation?
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Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Union in 2004?
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When exactly did the bombings at the Boston Marathon take place?
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