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Modern History & Events

SheelonHistorySocial StudiesEnglishGrades 8-12Published Feb 10, 2026

20th and 21st century events that shaped our world.

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  1. In what year did the European Union officially form?

    Multiple Choice · 30s

    A1989
    B1991
    C1993
    D1995

  2. Nelson Mandela became the first Black president of South Africa in what year?

    Type Answer · 30s

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  3. The Internet was invented in the 21st century

    True / False · 15s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. What event occurred on September 11, 2001?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?Type Answer · 30s
  6. The United Nations was established after which war?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. Who was the first person to orbit the Earth in space?Multiple Choice · 30s
  8. The Human Genome Project was completed in 2003True / False · 20s
  9. What wall divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989?Type Answer · 20s
  10. Which treaty ended World War I?Multiple Choice · 20s
  11. The COVID-19 pandemic began in which year?Type Answer · 20s

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