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In which year did the Berlin Wall come down and communist governments begin to fall?
In which year did the Berlin Wall come down and communist governments begin to fall?
- 1988
- 1989 (correct)
- 1987
- 1986
Who became the first woman in space in 1983?
Who became the first woman in space in 1983?
- Donna Summer
- Madonna
- Sally Ride (correct)
- Cyndi Lauper
What event significantly influenced music during the 1980s?
What event significantly influenced music during the 1980s?
- Creation of MTV (correct)
- Eruption of Mt. Kilauea
- Opening of Epcot Center
- Assassination of John Lennon
Which artist was the first African American woman to have her music videos on MTV?
Which artist was the first African American woman to have her music videos on MTV?
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What was the first video played on MTV?
What was the first video played on MTV?
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Study Notes
The 1980s: A Decade of Change
- The Berlin Wall came down in 1989, marking the beginning of the end of communist governments in Eastern Europe.
Space Exploration
- In 1983, Valentina Tereshkova was not the first woman in space; instead, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, and Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space in 1963.
Music in the 1980s
- The event that significantly influenced music during the 1980s was the launch of MTV (Music Television) in 1981.
- Tina Turner was the first African American woman to have her music videos played on MTV.
MTV History
- The first music video played on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
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