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Historical and Political Developments in the Late Twentieth Century Quiz

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Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Margaret Thatcher

Explanation

Thatcher led UK from 1979 to 1990, known for her conservative policies.

Which country did Nelson Mandela become president of in 1994?

South Africa

Explanation

Mandela became SA's first black president after apartheid.

Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?

Barack Obama

Explanation

Elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012.

Which organization was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and peace?

United Nations

Explanation

Headquartered in New York City.

Which event marked the end of the Cold War?

Breakup of the Soviet Union

Explanation

Disintegration of USSR led to thaw in international relations.

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

Indira Gandhi

Explanation

Gandhi served multiple terms, known for her strong leadership.

Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Explanation

Legislation aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination.

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Nikita Khrushchev

Explanation

He led the USSR from 1953 to 1964.

Which country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

Zimbabwe

Explanation

Name changed after the end of white minority rule.

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Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

New Zealand

Explanation

Gave women suffrage in 1893.

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Which treaty officially ended World War II?

Treaty of San Francisco

Explanation

Also known as the Treaty of Peace with Japan.

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Who was the first female President of Brazil?

Dilma Rousseff

Explanation

Served from 2011 to 2016, impeached due to fiscal irregularities.

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Which treaty established the European Union?

Maastricht Treaty

Explanation

Signed in 1992, laid foundations for economic and political union.

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Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Jane Addams

Explanation

Social activist and reformer, awarded in 1931.

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Who was the architect of the policy of 'glasnost' and 'perestroika' in the Soviet Union?

Mikhail Gorbachev

Explanation

Led to reforms and eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?

Kim Campbell

Explanation

Served briefly in 1993.

Historical and Political Developments in the Late Twentieth Century Quiz

Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Which country did Nelson Mandela become president of in 1994?

Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?

Which organization was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and peace?

Which event marked the end of the Cold War?

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Which country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

Which treaty officially ended World War II?

Who was the first female President of Brazil?

Which treaty established the European Union?

Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Who was the architect of the policy of 'glasnost' and 'perestroika' in the Soviet Union?

Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?

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