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21st Century History trivia quiz

How well do you really know 21st Century History? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 120 21st Century History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the 21st Century History questions cover

  • Arab Spring
  • Afghanistan
  • Crimea
  • Financial Crisis
  • Iraq War
  • Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Bin Laden Raid
  • Brexit
  • British Monarchy
  • COVID-19
  • Cedar Revolution
  • Colombia Peace

Try three 21st Century History questions

Question 1

Which militant organization claimed responsibility for the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001?

  1. al-Qaeda
  2. ISIS
  3. Hezbollah
  4. Hamas
Show the answer

al-Qaeda

Question 2

What currency entered circulation as notes and coins in several European Union countries in 2002?

  1. Pound sterling
  2. Euro
  3. Swiss franc
  4. Danish krone
Show the answer

Euro

Question 3

Which country was invaded by a U.S.-led coalition in 2003?

  1. Syria
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Iraq
  4. Iran
Show the answer

Iraq

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a 21st Century History match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven 21st Century History questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

Your 21st Century History ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.