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World Events in 2018 Trivia Quiz

World events that happened in 2018.

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sw11

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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396,305

Updated
Aug 11 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, who took power in 2011 made his first foreign visit in 2018. How many world leaders did he meet in 2018? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Indonesia was hit by more than 10 earthquakes in 2018. Which region was the most serious with the highest number of casualties? Hint

Sulawesi

Bali

Anak Krakatau

Lombok

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many American public listed companies hit a market value of 1 trillion US dollars in 2018? Hint

Two

Three

One

Four

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Question 4 of 10

4. Crude oil price crisis had affected what oil producing country very badly that it had to resort to a virtual currency, the petro, to counteract their financial crisis? Hint

Brazil

Venezuela

South Sudan

Malaysia

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Question 5 of 10

5. On 23 October 2018, a 55km world's longest bridge was opened by Chinese leader Xi Jinping connecting Hong Kong, Macau and which city in mainland China? Hint

Shenzhen

Zhuhai

Zhongshan

Guangzhou

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which countries officially signed a peace treaty to end 20 years of conflict? Hint

Iran and Iraq

Sudan and South Sudan

Ethiopia and Eritrea

Lebanon and Syria

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Question 7 of 10

7. On 27 October, the owner of which English Premier Club (EPL) was killed in a helicopter crash? Hint

Leicester City

West Ham United

Crystal Palace

Cardiff City

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a general election campaign in May 2018, the former leader of what country led his coalition party to a historic win ending the 61 years reign of the ruling party? Hint

Indonesia

Japan

Malaysia

Myanmar

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Question 9 of 10

9. On 4 August 2018, the leader of which South American nation survived an assassination attempt by drone - an incident which was captured live on TV? Hint

Peru

Colombia

Venezuela

Chile

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which company was fined a record of $5.1 billion by the European Union? Hint

Facebook

Google

Volkswagen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, who took power in 2011 made his first foreign visit in 2018. How many world leaders did he meet in 2018?

Answer: 3

On 28 March 2018, Kim made his first foreign visit to Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

On 27 April 2018, Kim became the first North Korean leader to cross the Demilitarized Zone to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

During the June 12 summit in Singapore, he met President Trump.

2. Indonesia was hit by more than 10 earthquakes in 2018. Which region was the most serious with the highest number of casualties?

Answer: Sulawesi

On 28 September 2018, Sulawesi was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5, which was followed by a tsunami. More than 2,000 people were killed, 10,679 were injured and 1,075 were missing.

3. How many American public listed companies hit a market value of 1 trillion US dollars in 2018?

Answer: Two

On 2 August 2018, Apple was the first to reach this value. A month later, Amazon became the second company.

4. Crude oil price crisis had affected what oil producing country very badly that it had to resort to a virtual currency, the petro, to counteract their financial crisis?

Answer: Venezuela

Venezuela is heavily dependent on oil to generate their economy. State-owned oil companies exported 95% of oil production. In 2014, crude oil price dropped from $100 per barrel to $33 per barrel.

The foreign reserves in the country were reduced so much that the government was unable to subsidize the basic goods and services for its people. Inflation rose up to 700 percent.

5. On 23 October 2018, a 55km world's longest bridge was opened by Chinese leader Xi Jinping connecting Hong Kong, Macau and which city in mainland China?

Answer: Zhuhai

The world's longest sea bridge was constructed at a cost of 15.7 billion US dollars. The six-lane wide bridge used more steel than 60 Eiffel Towers. The bridge is expected to handle about 40,000 vehicles daily.

6. Which countries officially signed a peace treaty to end 20 years of conflict?

Answer: Ethiopia and Eritrea

In 1952, following a decision made by the UN, Eritrea formed a federal government with Ethiopia. This arrangement lasted for 10 years till 1962 when it was annexed by Ethiopia. After 30 years of armed struggle, the Eritrean armies entered Asmara, the capital city and declared independence in 1991.

War broke out between Ethiopia and Eritrea, lasting from May 1998 till June 2000. A peace treaty was signed in July 2018 to end the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

7. On 27 October, the owner of which English Premier Club (EPL) was killed in a helicopter crash?

Answer: Leicester City

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai owner of EPL club Leicester, along with four other passengers were killed in a helicopter crash in the car park outside the club's King Power Stadium. The freak accident occurred after a match against West Ham United.

8. In a general election campaign in May 2018, the former leader of what country led his coalition party to a historic win ending the 61 years reign of the ruling party?

Answer: Malaysia

Former Prime Minister Dr. Mahatir bin Mohamad (born 10 July 1925) led the opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan to win the general election in Malaysia, ending 61 years of rule by the Barisan Nasional (BN). The downfall of BN was caused by the widespread corruption of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Dr Mahatir was sworn in as the 7th Prime Minister, an office in which he had previously served from 1981 to 2003.

He became the oldest man to be appointed as the leader of a country at age 92.

9. On 4 August 2018, the leader of which South American nation survived an assassination attempt by drone - an incident which was captured live on TV?

Answer: Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela escaped an assassination attempt from explosives detonated by drones when he was giving a speech at a military event in Caracas. Seven people were injured during the incident.

10. Which company was fined a record of $5.1 billion by the European Union?

Answer: Google

On 18 July 2018, Google was fined for breaking the antitrust law in Europe. The company was penalized for forcing its app on Android phones.

Source: Author sw11

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