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Influential Figures and Events in 20th Century History Quiz

#1

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

Nikita Khrushchev
Explanation

Soviet Premier who led during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

#2

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

Invasion of Poland
Explanation

German invasion of Poland initiated World War II.

#3

Which event led to the outbreak of World War I?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Explanation

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked WWI.

#4

Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong
Explanation

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.

#5

Who was the architect behind the Nazi regime's 'Final Solution'?

Adolf Eichmann
Explanation

Adolf Eichmann orchestrated the Nazi 'Final Solution'.

#6

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

Surrender of Nazi Germany
Explanation

Surrender of Nazi Germany ended WWII in Europe.

#7

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Amelia Earhart
Explanation

Pioneering aviator known for solo transatlantic flight.

#8

Which country was divided into North and South following World War II?

Korea
Explanation

Korea divided into North and South after WWII.

#9

Which event marked the end of the Cold War?

Fall of the Berlin Wall
Explanation

Fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War.

#10

Who was the founder of the People's Republic of China?

Mao Zedong
Explanation

Mao Zedong founded the People's Republic of China.

#11

Who was the first democratically elected President of South Africa?

Nelson Mandela
Explanation

Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected President of South Africa.

#12

Which agreement led to the establishment of the League of Nations?

Treaty of Versailles
Explanation

Treaty of Versailles established the League of Nations.

#13

Who is known for the famous quote 'I have a dream'?

Martin Luther King Jr.
Explanation

Civil rights leader famous for 'I have a dream' speech.

#14

Which political figure was known as 'The Iron Lady'?

Margaret Thatcher
Explanation

Margaret Thatcher was called 'The Iron Lady'.

#15

Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

Vladimir Lenin
Explanation

Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.

#16

Which American president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Lyndon B. Johnson
Explanation

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

#17

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

Marie Curie
Explanation

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

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