The Modern Age

This history quiz is designed to probe the depths of your knowledge on seminal events that have shaped the modern world. Comprising 16 questions that escalate in difficulty, it will delve into topics ranging from geopolitics to groundbreaking reforms and pivotal movements that left an indelible mark on human civilization. So shall we see what you know about the modern age?
 
 
Which international organization was established by the Treaty of Lisbon?
United Nations
NATO
World Trade Organization
European External Action Service
 
 
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to combat climate change in 2007?
Al Gore
Barack Obama
Malala Yousafzai
Kofi Annan
 
 
What was the key issue behind the Standing Rock protests?
Racial Discrimination
Oil Pipeline Construction
Land Rights
Police Brutality
 
 
What was the primary aim of the Affordable Care Act in the U.S.?
Gun Control
Immigration Reform
Health Reform
Education Reform
 
 
What was the name of the United Nations resolution that authorized military action in the Korean War in 1950?
Resolution 242
Resolution 338
Resolution 181
Resolution 83
 
 
Who was the architect behind the concept of "Shock and Awe" in the 2003 Iraq War?
Donald Rumsfeld
Colin Powell
Harlan K. Ullman
Dick Cheney
 
 
Which country experienced a "Velvet Divorce" in 1993?
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Germany
USSR
 
 
What was the result of the Camp David Accords in 1978?
Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution
Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty
End of Vietnam War
End of Korean War
 
 
Which Asian financial market was the epicenter of the 1997 financial crisis?
Tokyo, Japan
Hong Kong, United Kingdom (At the time)
Mumbai, India
Bangkok, Thailand
 
 
Who was at the helm of Russia during the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin
Leonid Brezhnev
 
 
What was the triggering event of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?
Death of Nelson Mandela
Assassination of President Habyarimana
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Gulf War
 
 
Which global event occurred on November 4, 1979, in Iran?
Islamic Revolution
Iran-Iraq War
Hostage Crisis at the U.S. Embassy
Operation Eagle Claw
 
 
Which financial instrument was at the center of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis?
Government Bonds
Collateralized Debt Obligations
Stock Options
Currency Swaps
 
 
What initiative was the precursor to the European Union, established in 1951?
Council of Europe
European Economic Community
European Free Trade Association
European Coal and Steel Community
 
 
What was the main consequence of India's Operation Smiling Buddha in 1974?
Launch of a satellite
India’s first nuclear test
Peace treaty with Pakistan
Introduction of the Green Revolution
 
 
Which Latin American country experienced hyperinflation exceeding 50,000% in 1989?
Venezuela
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
 
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You may not have all the historical facts at your fingertips, but that's okay. Remember, every historian starts somewhere. Your score reflects not a lack of intelligence but perhaps a lack of exposure. Dive into the oceans of global history and discover the currents that shape our world today. It pays to know where things begin so we can anticipate how they will end.
 
Can be better...
You've shown a good measure of understanding, though there's room for improvement. Your curiosity has brought you this far, and it's the same curiosity that would propel you through tomes of history books and documentaries. Don't stop digging; the modern world still has much to show you.
 
Good job!
Well done! Your grasp of significant global events is far above average. While you may have missed a few questions, your understanding suggests you're more than a casual consumer of history. You'd be an ideal person to invite for a deep 3am discussions about modern events.
 
Masterful!
Master Historian: Astonishing! Your deep-seated understanding of the modern world and its complex tapestry of events is commendable. In a world constantly rewriting itself, your knowledge serves as a reliable compass. We commend your intellectual prowess, as well as your impressive memory!
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