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Quiz about 20thCentury History in the 1990s
Quiz about 20thCentury History in the 1990s

20th-Century History in the 1990s Quiz

In the 1990s, the fallout of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia initiated the founding of many new nations. Euro was introduced into the financial system in the late 1990s.

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sw11
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
405,558
Updated
Aug 11 24
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1990, what Eastern European country was the first to denounce its state socialist economy? Hint


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2. In 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, a ten-day war was fought in what region? Hint


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3. In February 1992, the European Union was created with the signing of the treaty at what location? Hint


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4. In 1993, Czechoslovakia was formally dissolved after 74 years of joint existence. What was this separation commonly known as? Hint


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5. Which long-reigning Asian leader passed away in 1994? Hint


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6. Which Japanese city was hit by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995? Hint


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7. In 1996, a ewe named Dolly was the first mammal to be cloned in what country? Hint


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8. The transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China occurred on what date in 1997? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What major U.S. corporation was founded in 1998? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In 1999, what famous football club achieved the first treble in the history of English football? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1990, what Eastern European country was the first to denounce its state socialist economy?

Answer: Poland

 On 1st January 1990, Poland became the first Eastern European country to break off from the socialist economy. The country also withdrew from the Warsaw Pact.
2. In 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, a ten-day war was fought in what region?

Answer: Slovenia

 On 25th June 1991, Slovenia declared independence from former Yugoslavia. This was followed by a brief war from 27th June to 7th July 1991 between the Slovenian Territorial Defence and the Yugoslav People's Army. The Brioni Accords were signed on 7th July 1991 to end the brief conflict.
3. In February 1992, the European Union was created with the signing of the treaty at what location?

Answer: Maastricht

 The twelve European nations which signed the treaty at Maastricht, Netherlands were Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom. The aim was to form a common European economy and to use common European currency. However, the UK continued to use its own currency.
4. In 1993, Czechoslovakia was formally dissolved after 74 years of joint existence. What was this separation commonly known as?

Answer: Velvet Divorce

 On 1st January 1993, Slovakia and Czech Republic were created when the new constitutions were signed at midnight on 31st December 1992.
5. Which long-reigning Asian leader passed away in 1994?

Answer: Kim Il-sung

 North Korean leader Kim Il-sung ruled the country from 1948 until his death on 8th July 1994. He was succeeded by his son Kim Jong-il. After the death of Kim Jong-il in 2011, his son Kim Jong-un became the third supreme leader of North Korea.
6. Which Japanese city was hit by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995?

Answer: Kobe

 On 17th January 1995, Kobe located in southern Hyogo Prefecture was struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The tremors lasted for about 20 seconds. The estimated number of deaths was from 5,500 to 6,400 people and about 250,000 to 310,000 displaced. This was the second most disastrous earthquake in Japan during the 20th century after the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923, which claimed more than 105,000 dead.
7. In 1996, a ewe named Dolly was the first mammal to be cloned in what country?

Answer: Scotland

 On 5th July 1996, Dolly was cloned from an adult cell at Roslin Institute in Midlothian, Scotland. She lived there for six years until her death on 14th February 2003. She was born on 22nd February 1997.
8. The transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China occurred on what date in 1997?

Answer: 1st July

 The handing of power occurred on 1st July 1977. China made Hong Kong a Special Administrative Region. The practice of "one country, two system" was to continue for 50 years till 2047. Hong Kong participated in major sport events like the Olympics and Asian Games as Hong Kong.

The medal tally of China does not include Hong Kong. The situation is the same as Macau which was handed over in 1999.
9. What major U.S. corporation was founded in 1998?

Answer: Google

 Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were still studying for Ph.Ds in computer science at Stanford University. Google is managed by Alphabet, where Page and Brin are the CEO and president.
10. In 1999, what famous football club achieved the first treble in the history of English football?

Answer: Manchester United

 Manchester United led by their legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, achieved unique treble by capturing English Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League Cup. On 16th May, they edged Arsenal by 1 point, with a point tally of 79 to win the Premier League.

They won the FA Cup on 22nd May beating Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. On 26th May, they came from a goal behind to score two goals in the dying minutes to defeat Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Cup final at Barcelona.
Source: Author sw11

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