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Which Event Was a Major Cold War Proxy War in Asia?
1
Gulf War
2
Vietnam War
3
Boer War
4
Crimean War
The Vietnam War was a major Cold War proxy conflict where the U.S. fought to stop the spread of communism.
Which Country Did Germany Invade to Start WWII?
1
Poland
2
France
3
Belgium
4
Czechoslovakia
Germany invaded Poland in 1939, prompting Britain and France to declare war and marking the start of World War II.
What Toy, Launched by Mattel in 1959, Became an Iconic Doll?
1
Cabbage Patch Kid
2
Bratz
3
Barbie
4
G.I. Joe
Barbie, launched by Mattel in 1959, became an iconic doll symbolizing fashion, imagination, and changing cultural ideals for decades.
Which Countries Were Part of the Axis Powers During WWII?
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Italy, Britain, Russia
2
Germany, Italy, Japan
3
USA, Japan, Germany
4
France, Britain, Russia
Germany, Italy, and Japan formed the Axis Powers, aligning their military efforts during World War II against the Allies.
Which Music Festival, Held in 1969, Symbolized the Peak of the Counterculture Movement?
1
Glastonbury
2
Woodstock
3
Isle of Wight
4
Live Aid
Woodstock, held in 1969, symbolized the height of the counterculture movement with peace, music, and over 400,000 attendees.
What Was the Name of the Nazi Plan to Exterminate the Jews?
1
Kristallnacht
2
Operation Barbarossa
3
Nuremberg Plan
4
Final Solution
The Nazi regime called their plan to exterminate the Jews the "Final Solution," aiming for systematic genocide across Europe.
Who Was the First Female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
1
Angela Merkel
2
Margaret Thatcher
3
Golda Meir
4
Indira Gandhi
Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom’s first female Prime Minister in 1979, serving for over a decade with transformative policies.
What Alliance Was Created by the Soviet Union in Response to NATO?
1
SEATO
2
Warsaw Pact
3
Comintern
4
Axis Powers
The Warsaw Pact was the Soviet Union’s military alliance formed in 1955 to counter the NATO alliance of Western nations.
Which Nation Was the First to Send a Human Into Space?
1
Soviet Union
2
China
3
United States
4
Germany
The Soviet Union was the first nation to send a human into space when Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth in 1961.
Which Conference Decided the Post-WWII Fate of Germany?
1
Berlin Conference
2
Paris Peace Conference
3
Yalta Conference
4
Geneva Convention
The Yalta Conference in 1945 determined post-WWII plans for Germany, including its division into occupation zones.
The Cuban Missile Crisis Occurred in Which Year?
1
1964
2
1959
3
1962
4
1961
The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962, bringing the U.S. and Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
Who Is Credited With Inventing the Telephone?
1
Guglielmo Marconi
2
Thomas Edison
3
Nikola Tesla
4
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876, revolutionizing global communication forever.
The Space Race Was Primarily Between Which Two Countries?
1
Germany and UK
2
USA and USSR
3
India and USA
4
China and Japan
The Space Race was primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union, competing for dominance in space exploration.
What Date Is Remembered as D-Day During WWII?
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December 7, 1941
2
June 6, 1944
3
April 12, 1945
4
May 8, 1945
D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched a massive invasion on Nazi-occupied beaches in Normandy, France.
What Was the Name of the Space Mission That First Landed Humans on the Moon?
1
Voyager 1
2
Gemini 7
3
Mercury 3
4
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the NASA mission that first landed humans on the Moon in 1969, with Neil Armstrong stepping first.
What Agreement Ended World War I?
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Treaty of Trianon
2
Potsdam Agreement
3
Munich Agreement
4
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and imposed harsh terms on Germany.
Which U. S. President Made the Decision to Drop Atomic Bombs on Japan?
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Harry S. Truman
2
Dwight D. Eisenhower
3
Franklin D. Roosevelt
4
Woodrow Wilson
President Harry S. Truman made the decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to hasten Japan’s surrender.
Which Company Introduced the First Widely Used Home Video Game Console in the 1970s?
1
Sega
2
Nintendo
3
Atari
4
Sony
Atari introduced the first widely used home video game console in the 1970s with the release of the Atari 2600.
Who Led the Soviet Union During World War II?
1
Mikhail Gorbachev
2
Joseph Stalin
3
Vladimir Lenin
4
Leonid Brezhnev
Joseph Stalin led the Soviet Union during World War II, overseeing both the Red Army’s defense and harsh internal policies.
Which Band Released the Hit Single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in 1965?
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The Doors
2
The Rolling Stones
3
The Kinks
4
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones released “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in 1965, cementing their status as rock legends.
What Cold War-Era Wall Symbolized the Division Between East and West Europe?
1
Great Wall
2
Berlin Wall
3
Wall of China
4
Iron Curtain
The Berlin Wall symbolized the Cold War division between communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
Which Actress Famously Married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956?
1
Grace Kelly
2
Audrey Hepburn
3
Elizabeth Taylor
4
Marilyn Monroe
Grace Kelly famously married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, leaving Hollywood to become a real-life princess.
Who Was the U. S. President During Most of the Great Depression and WWII?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
2
Woodrow Wilson
3
Harry Truman
4
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt was U.S. President during most of the Great Depression and World War II, guiding the nation through crisis.
Which Artist Is Most Associated With the Pop Art Movement?
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Roy Lichtenstein
2
Jackson Pollock
3
Pablo Picasso
4
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol is most associated with the Pop Art movement, known for iconic works featuring celebrities and consumer goods.
What Was the Code Name for the Allied Invasion of Normandy?
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Operation Market Garden
2
Operation Neptune
3
Operation Overlord
4
Operation Torch
Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy, marking the start of Europe’s liberation from Nazi control.
Which U. S. President Resigned in 1974 Due to the Watergate Scandal?
1
Gerald Ford
2
Jimmy Carter
3
Ronald Reagan
4
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal, becoming the first U.S. president to leave office voluntarily.
Which Year Did the Berlin Wall Fall, Marking a Symbolic End to the Cold War?
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1989
2
1985
3
1991
4
1993
The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, symbolizing the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the Cold War's decline.
Who Was the British Prime Minister During Most of World War II?
1
Harold Wilson
2
Winston Churchill
3
Clement Attlee
4
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill was Britain’s Prime Minister during most of World War II, inspiring the nation with his leadership and speeches.
Which Indian Leader Is Known for His Non-Violent Resistance Against British Rule?
1
Jawaharlal Nehru
2
Mahatma Gandhi
3
Indira Gandhi
4
Subhas Chandra Bose
Mahatma Gandhi is known for leading India’s independence movement through non-violent resistance and civil disobedience against British rule.
Who Was the U. S. President During the Cuban Missile Crisis?
1
Lyndon B. Johnson
2
Richard Nixon
3
John F. Kennedy
4
Dwight D. Eisenhower
President John F. Kennedy was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis and led efforts to peacefully resolve the standoff.
Which Company Released the First iPhone in 2007?
1
Microsoft
2
Apple
3
Nokia
4
Samsung
Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, revolutionizing mobile technology with its touchscreen interface and internet capabilities.
What Event Is Widely Considered the Spark That Ignited World War I?
1
Sinking of the Lusitania
2
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
3
Invasion of Belgium
4
Treaty of Versailles
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 is widely seen as the spark that ignited World War I.
Which Battle Marked the End of Nazi Germany’s Offensive Capacity?
1
Battle of Berlin
2
Battle of El Alamein
3
Battle of Midway
4
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge marked Nazi Germany’s last major offensive, after which they could no longer launch large-scale attacks.
What Was the Primary Goal of the Manhattan Project?
1
Win WWII via diplomacy
2
Create the internet
3
Develop an atomic bomb
4
Land on the moon
The Manhattan Project’s primary goal was to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II before Nazi Germany could.
Which American Program Aimed to Land a Man on the Moon?
1
Mercury
2
Voyager
3
Gemini
4
Apollo
NASA’s Apollo Program aimed to land a man on the Moon, achieving its goal with Apollo 11 in 1969.
What Major Internet Company Was Founded in a Garage by Larry Page and Sergey Brin?
1
Facebook
2
Google
3
Amazon
4
Yahoo
Google was founded in a garage by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, transforming how the world accesses information.
What Was the Main Ideological Conflict of the Cold War?
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Colonialism vs Independence
2
Monarchy vs Democracy
3
Capitalism vs Communism
4
Fascism vs Socialism
The Cold War’s main ideological conflict was between capitalism, led by the U.S., and communism, led by the Soviet Union.
Which Explorer Is America Named After?
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Ferdinand Magellan
2
Amerigo Vespucci
3
John Cabot
4
Christopher Columbus
America is named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who recognized that the New World was a separate continent from Asia.
What Type of Warfare Was Most Associated With WWI on the Western Front?
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Trench Warfare
2
Aerial Bombardment
3
Naval Battles
4
Guerrilla Warfare
Trench warfare dominated World War I’s Western Front, with soldiers enduring brutal conditions and little territorial gain for years.
In What Country Did the Renaissance Begin?
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Italy
2
Germany
3
France
4
Spain
The Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th century, sparking a revival of art, science, and classical learning.
Who Was the Soviet Leader During the U. S. -Soviet Space Rivalry in the 1960s?
1
Leonid Brezhnev
2
Joseph Stalin
3
Nikita Khrushchev
4
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nikita Khrushchev was the Soviet leader during the early 1960s, guiding the USSR through key moments in the Space Race.
Which Year Did World War II Officially End?
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1944
2
1943
3
1945
4
1946
World War II officially ended in 1945 after Japan surrendered following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What Was the Name of the First Satellite Launched Into Space by the Soviet Union?
1
Apollo
2
Sputnik
3
Luna
4
Voyager
Sputnik was the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957, igniting the Space Race.
Which British Band Became a Global Phenomenon During the 1960s British Invasion?
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The Rolling Stones
2
The Beatles
3
The Who
4
Pink Floyd
The Beatles became a global phenomenon during the 1960s British Invasion, revolutionizing music and popular culture worldwide.
What Civilization Is Credited With Founding Democracy?
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Ancient Rome
2
Egypt
3
Babylon
4
Ancient Greece
Ancient Athens, Greece is credited with founding democracy, where citizens participated directly in decision-making around 5th century BCE.
In Which Country Were the Great Pyramids Built?
1
Mexico
2
India
3
Egypt
4
Greece
The Great Pyramids were built in Egypt as monumental tombs for pharaohs, showcasing ancient engineering and religious beliefs.
Which Ancient Civilization Is Known for Starting the Olympic Games?
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Greece
2
Persia
3
Rome
4
China
Ancient Greece is known for starting the Olympic Games in Olympia around 776 BCE to honor the god Zeus.
Which Tragic Event Occurred in the U. S. On September 11, 2001?
1
Financial crash
2
Earthquake in Turkey
3
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center
4
Hurricane Katrina
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks saw hijacked planes strike the World Trade Center and Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people.
Which Country Hosted the Summer Olympics in 1968?
1
Germany
2
USA
3
Japan
4
Mexico
Mexico hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, marking the first time the Games were held in Latin America.
Which Car, Nicknamed the 'Beetle,' Became a Symbol of the 1960s?
1
Mini Cooper
2
Ford Mustang
3
Chevrolet Impala
4
Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Beetle became an iconic 1960s car, loved for its quirky design, affordability, and counterculture appeal.
Which Empire Built an Extensive Road Network Across South America?
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Inca
2
Aztec
3
Spanish
4
Maya
The Inca Empire built an extensive road network across South America to connect their vast territory through the Andes Mountains.
Which Ship Sank in 1912 on Its Maiden Voyage?
1
Lusitania
2
Titanic
3
Queen Mary
4
Britannic
The Titanic sank in 1912 during its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg, resulting in over 1,500 deaths.
What Year Did the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Occur?
1
1939
2
1942
3
1941
4
1940
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941, leading the United States to enter World War II.
What Global Event Began in 1929 and Led to Worldwide Economic Hardship?
1
Dot-com Bubble
2
The Great Depression
3
World War I
4
Oil Crisis
The Great Depression began in 1929 after a stock market crash, causing massive unemployment and economic hardship worldwide.
Who Was the First Woman to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean?
1
Bessie Coleman
2
Amelia Earhart
3
Valentina Tereshkova
4
Sally Ride
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, becoming a global aviation icon.
Which African Leader Became South Africa’s First Black President?
1
Jacob Zuma
2
Desmond Tutu
3
Thabo Mbeki
4
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first Black president in 1994, leading the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy.
Which Disaster Occurred at a Soviet Nuclear Plant in 1986?
1
Fukushima
2
Chernobyl
3
Windscale
4
Three Mile Island
The Chernobyl disaster occurred in 1986 when a Soviet nuclear reactor exploded, causing widespread radioactive contamination and long-term health effects.
Which Pop Star's Death in 2009 Shocked the World?
1
Elvis Presley
2
Prince
3
Whitney Houston
4
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s death in 2009 shocked the world, as the “King of Pop” was a global music and cultural icon.
What Was the Name of the First Cloned Mammal, a Sheep Born in 1996?
1
Molly
2
Dolly
3
Lucy
4
Bella
Dolly the sheep, born in 1996, was the first cloned mammal created from an adult cell, marking a scientific breakthrough.
Which Technology Became Widely Available to Homes During the 1990s?
1
The Internet
2
Color TV
3
Microwave ovens
4
Digital radio
The internet became widely available to homes during the 1990s, transforming communication, information access, and daily life.
Which Beloved Royal Member Died in a Car Crash in Paris in 1997?
1
Princess Margaret
2
Queen Elizabeth I
3
Princess Grace
4
Princess Diana
Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, prompting global mourning for the beloved humanitarian and royal.
Which American TV Show Became a Global Hit After Premiering in 1994?
1
The Simpsons
2
Friends
3
Seinfeld
4
Cheers
Friends became a global hit after premiering in 1994, captivating audiences with its humor, heart, and iconic characters.
Which Athlete Lit the Olympic Cauldron in Atlanta, 1996?
1
Muhammad Ali
2
Florence Griffith-Joyner
3
Carl Lewis
4
Michael Jordan
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Games, symbolizing courage and global inspiration.
What Computer Bug Caused Global Panic at the Turn of the Millennium?
1
ILOVEYOU
2
Stuxnet
3
Code Red
4
Y2K
The Y2K bug caused global panic in 1999, as fears grew that computers would fail when the year changed to 2000.
Which Country Launched the First Woman Into Space?
1
Soviet Union
2
Germany
3
USA
4
China
The Soviet Union launched the first woman, Valentina Tereshkova, into space in 1963 aboard Vostok 6.
Which 1977 Film Launched a Space Opera Franchise That Became a Global Phenomenon?
1
Close Encounters
2
Star Wars
3
2001: A Space Odyssey
4
Star Trek
Star Wars, released in 1977, launched a groundbreaking space opera franchise that became a global pop culture phenomenon.
Which MTV Milestone Video by Michael Jackson Changed the Music Video Industry?
1
Bad
2
Beat It
3
Thriller
4
Billie Jean
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” revolutionized the music video industry in 1983 with its cinematic style, choreography, and storytelling.
Which Female Leader Served as Chancellor of Germany From 2005 to 2021?
1
Angela Merkel
2
Ursula von der Leyen
3
Christine Lagarde
4
Theresa May
Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, becoming one of the world’s most influential female leaders.
Which Technology Replaced VHS as the Dominant Home Video Format?
1
LaserDisc
2
Blu-ray
3
DVD
4
Betamax
DVDs replaced VHS tapes as the dominant home video format, offering better picture quality, durability, and interactive features.
Which Roman Leader Was Assassinated on the Ides of March?
1
Augustus
2
Brutus
3
Julius Caesar
4
Nero
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE, a turning point in Roman history and politics.
The Parthenon Is a Famous Ancient Structure Found in Which City?
1
Rome
2
Istanbul
3
Cairo
4
Athens
The Parthenon is a famous ancient temple located in Athens, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Which Tragic Event Occurred During the 1972 Munich Olympics?
1
Lightning strike
2
Bombing in the crowd
3
Stadium collapse
4
Terrorist attack on Israeli athletes
During the 1972 Munich Olympics, Palestinian terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage, resulting in a deadly standoff and 11 deaths.
Which Disaster Struck the U. S. Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986?
1
It crash-landed in the ocean
2
It was hit by debris
3
It exploded after liftoff
4
It vanished in orbit
The Space Shuttle Challenger tragically exploded shortly after liftoff in 1986, killing all seven crew members aboard.
What Iconic Protest Took Place in Beijing in 1989?
1
Cultural Revolution
2
Student Strikes
3
Democracy Wall
4
Tiananmen Square
The Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 ended in a violent crackdown as students demanded democratic reforms in Beijing, China.
Which Famous Building in Paris Caught Fire in 2019?
1
Eiffel Tower
2
Louvre Museum
3
Notre-Dame Cathedral
4
Palace of Versailles
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire in 2019, severely damaging its roof and spire but sparking global efforts to restore it.
Which Video Game, Released in 1980, Became a Global Arcade Hit?
1
Donkey Kong
2
Pac-Man
3
Space Invaders
4
Pong
Pac-Man, released in 1980, became a global arcade sensation, captivating players with its simple yet addictive gameplay.
Which Scientist Developed the Theory of General Relativity?
1
Albert Einstein
2
Isaac Newton
3
Galileo Galilei
4
Stephen Hawking
Albert Einstein developed the theory of general relativity in 1915, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity and the universe.
Which Invention by Gutenberg Changed the Spread of Information?
1
Printing press
2
Typewriter
3
Radio
4
Telescope
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized communication by making books more accessible and affordable.
Which Ancient City Was Buried by the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
1
Pompeii
2
Sparta
3
Babylon
4
Athens
Pompeii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, preserving a snapshot of Roman daily life.
What Major European Currency Was Introduced in 1999?
1
Franc
2
Pound
3
Euro
4
Deutsche Mark
The euro was introduced in 1999 as a common European currency to unify and strengthen the European Union’s economy.
Which Event Caused the Worst Nuclear Disaster in Japan's History?
1
Hiroshima
2
Nagasaki
3
Kobe Earthquake
4
Fukushima
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami, was Japan’s worst nuclear accident.
Which Global Sporting Event Was Postponed in 2020?
1
FIFA World Cup
2
Tokyo Olympics
3
Wimbledon
4
Super Bowl
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking an unprecedented delay in Olympic history.
What Natural Disaster Struck Indonesia in 2004 Causing Massive Loss of Life?
1
Bali Earthquake
2
Indian Ocean Tsunami
3
Typhoon Haiyan
4
Cyclone Nargis
A massive undersea earthquake triggered the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, devastating Indonesia and killing over 200,000 people across the region.
What Iconic Event Was Broadcast Globally When Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon in 1969?
1
Sputnik 1 Launch
2
Skylab Docking
3
Apollo 13 Rescue Mission
4
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong’s 1969 Moon landing was broadcast globally, marking humanity’s first steps on the Moon and a historic space milestone.
Which Country Was Formerly Known as Persia Until 1935?
1
Afghanistan
2
Turkey
3
Iran
4
Iraq
Iran was formerly known as Persia until 1935, when it officially adopted its current name to reflect its native identity.
Which World-Famous Wall, Over 13,000 Miles Long, Was Built to Defend Against Invasions?
1
The Great Wall of China
2
The Berlin Wall
3
The Western Wall
4
Hadrian’s Wall
The Great Wall of China, stretching over 13,000 miles, was built to defend against invasions from northern nomadic tribes.
What Disaster Struck the City of Hiroshima in 1945?
1
Typhoon
2
Earthquake
3
Atomic Bombing
4
Chemical Plant Explosion
In 1945, Hiroshima was devastated by the first atomic bomb used in warfare, dropped by the United States during WWII.
What Global Music Event in 1985 Aimed to Raise Funds for Famine Relief in Africa?
1
Glastonbury
2
Farm Aid
3
Live Aid
4
Woodstock
Live Aid, held in 1985, was a global music event that raised millions for famine relief in Africa through simultaneous concerts.
Who Became the First Black President of the United States in 2008?
1
Jesse Jackson
2
Colin Powell
3
Martin Luther King III
4
Barack Obama
Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States in 2008, symbolizing a historic moment in American politics.
What Symbol Became Widely Associated With Peace During Global Protests in the 1960s?
1
The Peace Sign ☮️
2
The Olive Branch
3
The Yin Yang
4
The White Dove
The peace symbol, originally designed for nuclear disarmament, became widely associated with anti-war protests and peace movements in the 1960s.
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