History quiz about tough times in the 1960s

Question 1

In Latin America during the 1960s, which Caribbean island nation’s alliance with the Soviet Union intensified global Cold War tensions?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Question 2

In Latin America during the 1960s, which Caribbean island nation’s alliance with the Soviet Union intensified global Cold War tensions?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Haiti

Question 3

In Latin America during the 1960s, which Caribbean island nation’s alliance with the Soviet Union intensified global Cold War tensions?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Haiti

Answer

Jamaica

Question 4

In Latin America during the 1960s, which Caribbean island nation’s alliance with the Soviet Union intensified global Cold War tensions?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Haiti

Answer

Jamaica

Answer

Puerto Rico

Question 5

Which major event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Iran-Iraq War

Question 6

Which major event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Iran-Iraq War

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The Yom Kippur War

Question 7

Which major event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962?

Accepted Answer

The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The Iran-Iraq War

Answer

The Yom Kippur War

Question 8

Which major event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962?

Accepted Answer

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Answer

The Iran-Iraq War

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The Yom Kippur War

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The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Question 9

During the 1960s, which Southeast Asian country was the center of a long and deadly conflict, drawing in multiple international powers?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Cambodia

Question 10

During the 1960s, which Southeast Asian country was the center of a long and deadly conflict, drawing in multiple international powers?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Cambodia

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Malaysia

Question 11

During the 1960s, which Southeast Asian country was the center of a long and deadly conflict, drawing in multiple international powers?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Cambodia

Answer

Malaysia

Answer

Thailand

Question 12

During the 1960s, which Southeast Asian country was the center of a long and deadly conflict, drawing in multiple international powers?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Answer

Cambodia

Answer

Malaysia

Answer

Thailand

Question 13

In 1961, the construction of which structure symbolized the division and tension in Cold War-era Europe?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Iron Curtain Fence

Question 14

In 1961, the construction of which structure symbolized the division and tension in Cold War-era Europe?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Iron Curtain Fence

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The Moscow Barricade

Question 15

In 1961, the construction of which structure symbolized the division and tension in Cold War-era Europe?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Iron Curtain Fence

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The Moscow Barricade

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The Prague Rampart

Question 16

In 1961, the construction of which structure symbolized the division and tension in Cold War-era Europe?

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Wall

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The Iron Curtain Fence

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The Moscow Barricade

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The Prague Rampart

Question 17

During the Congo Crisis of the early 1960s, United Nations forces intervened in which newly independent African nation struggling with secession and foreign interference?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Nigeria

Question 18

During the Congo Crisis of the early 1960s, United Nations forces intervened in which newly independent African nation struggling with secession and foreign interference?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Nigeria

Answer

Tanzania

Question 19

During the Congo Crisis of the early 1960s, United Nations forces intervened in which newly independent African nation struggling with secession and foreign interference?

Accepted Answer

The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Answer

Nigeria

Answer

Tanzania

Question 20

During the Congo Crisis of the early 1960s, United Nations forces intervened in which newly independent African nation struggling with secession and foreign interference?

Accepted Answer

The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Answer

Nigeria

Answer

Tanzania

Answer

Zambia

Question 21

The 1960s saw a major confrontation in the Middle East in 1967, known as the Six-Day War. Which country’s territory grew significantly as a result of this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Egypt

Question 22

The 1960s saw a major confrontation in the Middle East in 1967, known as the Six-Day War. Which country’s territory grew significantly as a result of this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Answer

Egypt

Question 23

The 1960s saw a major confrontation in the Middle East in 1967, known as the Six-Day War. Which country’s territory grew significantly as a result of this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Answer

Egypt

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Jordan

Question 24

The 1960s saw a major confrontation in the Middle East in 1967, known as the Six-Day War. Which country’s territory grew significantly as a result of this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Answer

Egypt

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Jordan

Answer

Syria

Question 25

In 1968, global student protests calling for political and social reforms were especially notable in which European country’s capital?

Accepted Answer

France (Paris)

Question 26

In 1968, global student protests calling for political and social reforms were especially notable in which European country’s capital?

Accepted Answer

France (Paris)

Answer

Greece (Athens)

Question 27

In 1968, global student protests calling for political and social reforms were especially notable in which European country’s capital?

Accepted Answer

France (Paris)

Answer

Greece (Athens)

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Italy (Rome)

Question 28

In 1968, global student protests calling for political and social reforms were especially notable in which European country’s capital?

Accepted Answer

France (Paris)

Answer

Greece (Athens)

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Italy (Rome)

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Portugal (Lisbon)

Question 29

In the mid-1960s, which region was rocked by the Cultural Revolution, resulting in widespread political turmoil and social upheaval?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Brazil

Question 30

In the mid-1960s, which region was rocked by the Cultural Revolution, resulting in widespread political turmoil and social upheaval?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Brazil

Question 31

In the mid-1960s, which region was rocked by the Cultural Revolution, resulting in widespread political turmoil and social upheaval?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Brazil

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India

Question 32

In the mid-1960s, which region was rocked by the Cultural Revolution, resulting in widespread political turmoil and social upheaval?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Brazil

Answer

India

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Japan

Question 33

Which major European colonial power faced difficult decolonization wars in Algeria and Indochina, affecting the stability of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 34

Which major European colonial power faced difficult decolonization wars in Algeria and Indochina, affecting the stability of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

France

Answer

Germany

Question 35

Which major European colonial power faced difficult decolonization wars in Algeria and Indochina, affecting the stability of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

France

Answer

Germany

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Italy

Question 36

Which major European colonial power faced difficult decolonization wars in Algeria and Indochina, affecting the stability of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

France

Answer

Germany

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Italy

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Spain

Question 37

Which African colony fought a protracted war for independence against Portugal throughout much of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Angola

Question 38

Which African colony fought a protracted war for independence against Portugal throughout much of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Angola

Answer

Ghana

Question 39

Which African colony fought a protracted war for independence against Portugal throughout much of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Angola

Answer

Ghana

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Kenya

Question 40

Which African colony fought a protracted war for independence against Portugal throughout much of the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Angola

Answer

Ghana

Answer

Kenya

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Libya