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2001 - "Not A Good Year" Trivia Quiz

2001 was a shocking year. None of us will ever forget it. If you're interested in world events, then this quiz is for you. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by fiachra. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
fiachra

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,807

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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4471

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which country refused to allow 433 refugees (mostly from Afghanistan), to enter its territorial waters and disembark? Hint

USA

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

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Question 2 of 10

2. In May 2001, in which African city were 126 people killed in a stampede? Hint

Accra

Capetown

Cairo

Rabat

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Pacific islands were threatened by an oil spillage in January 2001? Hint

Caroline Islands

Solomon Islands

Galapagos

Philippines

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Question 4 of 10

4. Up to 100,000 people lost their lives in a major earthquake in Gujurat in India?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which African country was hit by appalling floods? Hint

Nigeria

Egypt

Mozambique

Ethiopia

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Question 6 of 10

6. What disease devastated UK farms? Hint

Bovine TB

Swine Fever

Foot and Mouth

Chicken Flu

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the Russian nuclear submarine raised from the sea in 2001.

Answer: (One word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What led to the deaths of 300 people in Lima on Dec. 29? Hint

Mud Slide

Fire

Earthquake

El Nino

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Asian capital were the parliament buildings attacked by terrorists? Hint

Islamabad

New Delhi

Singapore

Tokyo

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the sum filed for debts by the Enron Corporation in December? Hint

$5 billion

$15 billion

$10 billion

$ 20 billion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country refused to allow 433 refugees (mostly from Afghanistan), to enter its territorial waters and disembark?

Answer: Australia

MV Tampa was turned away in August 2001. Three further vessels were turned away in October.

2. In May 2001, in which African city were 126 people killed in a stampede?

Answer: Accra

Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko were playing in the Accra Sports Stadium. Fans rioted. The police fired tear gas into the crowd which panicked causing this appalling stampede. In a government enquiry six police were charged with manslaughter.

3. Which Pacific islands were threatened by an oil spillage in January 2001?

Answer: Galapagos

An oil tanker, Jessica, spilled nearly 200,000 gallons of fuel. Mercifully, a major catastrophe was averted. At the request of the Ecuador government WWF's Dr. Carlos Valle has been leading all wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

4. Up to 100,000 people lost their lives in a major earthquake in Gujurat in India?

Answer: True

The quake measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. There were 188 after shocks, fifteen of which measured 5 on the same scale.

5. Which African country was hit by appalling floods?

Answer: Mozambique

A cyclone moved in over southern Africa, it brought three weeks of severe floods. Waters rose 26 feet in 5 days, destroying much of the farmland and infrastructure.

6. What disease devastated UK farms?

Answer: Foot and Mouth

This outbreak led to quarantines, restricted movement, export bans, massive culling and piles of burning carcasses.

7. Name the Russian nuclear submarine raised from the sea in 2001.

Answer: Kursk

The sub had sunk in 2000 with a loss of 118 lives. The Dutch company Mammoet in co-operation with Smit International salvaged the 'Kursk', and brought it to dry dock near Murmansk. The salvage was a monumental achievement in maritime terms, but not for the relatives who grieved a second time.

8. What led to the deaths of 300 people in Lima on Dec. 29?

Answer: Fire

The fire began after someone apparently set off a fire cracker in a crowded street to test it. It, in turn, set off other fireworks and a huge series of explosions ignited four blocks.

9. In which Asian capital were the parliament buildings attacked by terrorists?

Answer: New Delhi

Fourteen people were killed when terrorists attacked the buildings with rifle fire and grenades.

10. What was the sum filed for debts by the Enron Corporation in December?

Answer: $15 billion

This was the biggest corporate bankruptcy file in US history. It was investigated by 11 congressional committees (January 2002) and the US Dept. of Justice issued criminal proceedings.
I have not even mentioned the 'Twin Towers' suicide bombings and ... and ....and ... yes, 2001, was not a good year.

Source: Author fiachra

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