20th Century
Explore the key events, people, and ideas that shaped the 20th century—from global wars and revolutions to decolonization and the Cold War. These quizzes focus on cause-and-effect, timelines, and turning points across politics, society, and technology.
Quizzes
Global health breakthroughs: vaccines and antibiotics
Trace the 20th century’s biggest leaps in global health, from early vaccines to the antibiotic era and beyond. This mixed-difficulty quiz checks your knowledge of discoveries, key figures, timelines, and real-world impact—ideal for students, history fans, and medical-curious players.
Space race milestones: 1957–1977 missions
Test your knowledge of the Space Race from Sputnik to the late Apollo–Soyuz era, spanning 1957–1977. You’ll revisit landmark launches, firsts in orbit, lunar milestones, and key probes from both superpowers. Pick your preferred difficulty and question count, then see how many missions you can place correctly in history.
Decolonization in Africa: 1957–1975 milestones
Trace Africa’s road to independence from Ghana’s 1957 breakthrough to the mid-1970s wave of new states. You’ll review key dates, leaders, liberation movements, and turning points across regions. Choose your preferred question count and difficulty, then test how well you can connect events to countries and outcomes.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on 20th Century
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
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Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available?
There are 3 quizzes with 361 questions total.
What time period do these quizzes cover?
They focus on the 20th century (roughly 1900–1999), including major global events and turning points.
How are the questions formatted?
Each question has 4 answer options, and there is no timer.
Are the quizzes suitable for different skill levels?
Yes. Quiz length and difficulty vary, so you can start with easier sets and move to more detailed ones.
What topics come up most often in 20th-century history?
Expect frequent questions on the World Wars, the Cold War, decolonization, and major political and social movements.
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What you’ll practice
These 20th Century quizzes help you review major conflicts, political shifts, and social change across 1900–1999, with an emphasis on linking events to outcomes.
You’ll practice recognizing key leaders, treaties, movements, and dates, and placing them in the right historical context.
How the quizzes work
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there’s no timer—so you can focus on accuracy and learning rather than speed.
Quizzes vary in difficulty and length, letting you choose a quicker review or a deeper run through the topic depending on your goal.
Helpful focus areas
- World Wars, interwar years, and their aftermath
- The Cold War, blocs, and proxy conflicts
- Decolonization and independence movements
- Revolutions, ideologies, and political systems
- Science, technology, and cultural change in the modern era
Quick context: why the 20th century matters
The 20th century saw unprecedented global conflict and cooperation, including the creation of international institutions, rapid technological change, and the redrawing of borders that still influence world politics today.