European History Quiz

Charles de Gaulle, the leader of Free France during World War II, played a crucial role in the liberation of France and later contributed to the establishment of the United Nations and European integration.

World War I, also known as the "Great War," was a global conflict that occurred from 1914 to 1918 involving many of the world's great powers

The European Union (EU) was established in 1951, initially as the European Coal and Steel Community, to foster economic integration and cooperation among European nations

Albanians were at the center of the conflict during the Kosovo War in 1999, seeking greater autonomy and rights within the region, which escalated into a humanitarian crisis.

Brexit signifies the process by which the United Kingdom left the European Union, impacting trade, politics, and international relations between the UK and the EU member states.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the end of the rule of Czar Nicholas II, leading to the establishment of a communist government

The Maastricht Treaty paved the way for the establishment of the Euro as the common currency of the European Union and promoted further integration among member states

Giuseppe Garibaldi played a crucial role in the unification of Italy through his military campaigns and efforts to consolidate various Italian states into a unified nation

Greece faced a severe financial crisis in the late 2000s, which had significant economic and political repercussions across the European Union

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the symbolic reunification of East and West Germany, signaling the end of the division caused by the Cold War

On 28 February 1986, Olof Palme, Prime Minister of Sweden, was fatally wounded by a single gunshot while walking home from a cinema with his wife Lisbeth Palme in central Stockholm.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, marked the formal end of World War I and imposed significant penalties on Germany

The conflicts in the Balkans during the 21st century were largely driven by ethnic tensions, historical grievances, and nationalist aspirations, leading to violence and political instability.

The Irish Republican Army (IRA) aimed to achieve a united and independent Ireland by advocating the end of British control in Northern Ireland and the reunification of the entire island.

Yugoslavia, a federation of several Balkan nations, faced internal conflicts and a violent breakup during the 1990s, resulting in a series of wars, including the Bosnian and Kosovo wars.

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Falklands War, where she demonstrated strong leadership and resolved to reclaim the Falkland Islands from the Argentine occupation.

The Bloody Sunday incident in 1972, where British soldiers shot and killed unarmed protesters during a civil rights march, profoundly affected public sentiment, increasing hostility and violence.

NATO intervened in the Balkans during the 21st century to address humanitarian crises, such as the conflicts in Kosovo and the former Yugoslavia, and to maintain stability and prevent further violence.

Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist, co-founded the Cubist movement and is renowned for his diverse artistic styles, including his powerful painting "Guernica," which depicts the horrors of the Spanish Civil War.

The Lumière brothers were French manufacturers of photography equipment, best known for their Cinématographe motion picture system. Their first commercial public screening in 1895 has traditionally been regarded as the birth of cinema.