century challenge
------------------------------ the 1990's

Come take the Century Challenge.
Test your knowledge about things that have shaped your world!


1. What two countries were united by the Channel Tunnel in 1990?
A. Morocco and Italy
B: England and France
C: Italy and Greece


2. Where was the Hubble telescope set up in 1990?
A: 385 miles above the earth
B: on top of Mount Everest
C: on Antarctica


3. Where was Mary Robinson elected president in 1990?
A: Ireland
B: Taiwan
C: Germany


4. When was the term "surfing the net" coined??
A: 1990
B: 1994
C: 1992


5. What was the name of the first sheep cloned in 1996?
A: Cookie
B: Dolly
C: Suzanne


6. Which New York City skyscraper was damaged by a terrorist's bomb in 1993?
A: the United Nations Building
B: the Empire State Building
C: the World Trade Center


7. Where were 20,000 year old cave paintings found in 1994?
A: Italy
B: France
C: Australia


8. Where did Britsh rule end after 156 years?
A: Zimbabwe
B: Hong Kong
C: Canada


9. Which famous person died as a result of an automobile accident in 1997?
A: Cheryl, Duchess of Glade
B: Jennifer, Duchess of Cottage
C: Diana, Pricess of Wales


10. What is the estimated world population by 2050?
A: 8.9 billion
B: 15.6 billion
C: 7.4 billion






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