History trivia | Events that changed the world
These history trivia questions (with answers) will test your knowledge of the pivotal moments in history that changed the world. Take a step back into the past to remember important events through the moments that have defined our past and continue to influence our future.
Can you answer the history trivia questions below about important events that changed the world?
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FW DE KLERK
ELANOR ROOSEVELT
Eleanor Roosevelt played a pivotal role in the drafting and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights from 1946 to 1951, she led efforts to create a comprehensive document that would outline fundamental human rights and freedoms for all people. Her leadership and advocacy were instrumental in shaping the Declaration, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Roosevelt’s work in this area established her as a key figure in the promotion and protection of human rights globally.
THE MAGNA CARTA
People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
ROSA PARKS
THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
DR JONAS SALK
I have seen the most terrible place on the face of the Earth.
To what was he referring?
LUBLIN-MAJDANEK CONCENTRATION CAMP
This was the first major death camp to be liberated as the Red Army progressed through Eastern Poland at the end of World War II.
CONFUCIUS
GERALD FORD
ALEXANDER FLEMING