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World Issues; Decade 2001-2010 Quiz

This quiz will contain a question relating to a world event in each of the years from 2001 to 2010. How many of these can you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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lout62001

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4 mins

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330,361

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The year 2001 saw the "war on terrorism" begin after the September 11 attacks in the United States. Who was the president of the USA at that time? Hint

George H.W. Bush

George W. Bush

Bill Clinton

Barack Obama

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2002, the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development was held in an ongoing effort to resolve issues such as world poverty and better access to health care for all. Where was this meeting held? Hint

Cairo, Egypt

London, England

Johannesburg, South Africa

Washington, USA

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the former ruler of Iraq who was captured by American forces in December 2003 during operation "Red Dawn"? Hint

Saddam Hussein

Chemical Ali

Naffez Azzam

Raji Hassan

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Question 4 of 10

4. The latter part of 2004 saw the occurrence of the "Boxing Day" tsunami in Southeast Asia. The tsunami was caused by a deep-ocean earthquake in this body of water. Which ocean was it? Hint

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Southern Ocean

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Question 5 of 10

5. The death of this pontiff in 2005 marked the end of an era in the life of the Roman-Catholic Church and modern history. Who was he? Hint

Pope John Paul l

Pope John Paul ll

Pope John Paul lll

Pope Benedict XV

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Question 6 of 10

6. The H5N1 flu epidemic became a major concern in 2006 as the virus began to spread globally. What is the more common name for this flu? Hint

Avian Flu

Spanish Flu

Swine Flu

Zoonotic Flu

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the literature world, the final book in the Harry Potter series was released in 2007. It sold over 15 million copies worldwide on the first day of publication. What is the title of this book? Hint

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 34th G8 Summit took place in 2008. These meetings are designed to discuss world issues among some of the world's political leaders. Which country hosted the Summit? Hint

USA

Japan

Canada

Russia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Perhaps the top non-political story of 2009 was the death of this American entertainer. Who was this person, known as the "King of Pop"? Hint

Janet Jackson

Elvis Presley

Michael Jackson

Patrick Swayze

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Question 10 of 10

10. Clouds of ash thrown up by a volcanic eruption disrupted air traffic across much of Europe in April of 2010. Which country was the source of the ash? Hint

Norway

Greenland

Iceland

Sweden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The year 2001 saw the "war on terrorism" begin after the September 11 attacks in the United States. Who was the president of the USA at that time?

Answer: George W. Bush

The attacks occurred in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and led to 2992 people losing their lives. The Americans, with support from NATO, subsequently launched a campaign to combat terrorism with overseas wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa

During the meetings, Governments agreed to halve the number of people lacking clean drinking water and basic sanitation within three years. Other agreements included a plan of action for the poor to have greater access to affordable energy.

3. What was the name of the former ruler of Iraq who was captured by American forces in December 2003 during operation "Red Dawn"?

Answer: Saddam Hussein

Hussein was captured alive near his hometown of Tikrit. He was found hiding underground in a hole and was in a disheveled state. Saddam was subsequently tried in court and found guilty of the murder of 148 Iraqi Shiites, resulting in his execution in 2006.

4. The latter part of 2004 saw the occurrence of the "Boxing Day" tsunami in Southeast Asia. The tsunami was caused by a deep-ocean earthquake in this body of water. Which ocean was it?

Answer: Indian Ocean

The devastation affected fourteen countries, killing nearly a quarter of a million people and prompting a worldwide humanitarian response. The world as a result donated more than seven billion US dollars in aid. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.

5. The death of this pontiff in 2005 marked the end of an era in the life of the Roman-Catholic Church and modern history. Who was he?

Answer: Pope John Paul ll

John Paul ll was regarded as one the most influential leaders of the 20th century. He was a key figure in ending Communism in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe. During his tenure the Catholic Church significantly improved relations with the other religions of the world.

6. The H5N1 flu epidemic became a major concern in 2006 as the virus began to spread globally. What is the more common name for this flu?

Answer: Avian Flu

The Avian Flu was initially discovered 10 years earlier in China among their poultry. Through the years, isolated cases of animal to human infection were detected resulting in some deaths. Scientists have now developed a vaccine to combat this virus and concerns have abated.

Answer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This book was the seventh and last in a ten year run by author Rowling. The story line is centered around the long-awaited showdown between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. The book was released globally in 93 countries.

8. The 34th G8 Summit took place in 2008. These meetings are designed to discuss world issues among some of the world's political leaders. Which country hosted the Summit?

Answer: Japan

The core G8 member countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, USA and the European Commission. Key issues discussed during this meeting were climate change and world economies.

9. Perhaps the top non-political story of 2009 was the death of this American entertainer. Who was this person, known as the "King of Pop"?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's death triggered a worldwide outpouring of grief. Many websites were crippled as a result of online reactions that pushed internet traffic to unprecedented levels. His subsequent memorial concert was also one of the most prominent of all time.

10. Clouds of ash thrown up by a volcanic eruption disrupted air traffic across much of Europe in April of 2010. Which country was the source of the ash?

Answer: Iceland

The concern was that the volcanic ash could damage aircraft engines. Millions were stranded waiting to get on flights in and out of Europe. This was the biggest air-traffic shutdown since World War ll. After the intial shutdown for nine days, service was slowly restored to all areas within the following month.

Source: Author lout62001

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