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True or false: The 21st century began on 1 January 2001?
True or false: The 21st century began on 1 January 2001?
True
True or false: The 21st century will end on 31 December 2100?
True or false: The 21st century will end on 31 December 2100?
True
True or false: The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine became the largest conventional military offensive in Europe since World War II?
True or false: The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine became the largest conventional military offensive in Europe since World War II?
True
True or false: The rise of a global economy and Third World consumerism marked the beginning of the 21st century?
True or false: The rise of a global economy and Third World consumerism marked the beginning of the 21st century?
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True or false: China is now considered an emerging superpower?
True or false: China is now considered an emerging superpower?
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Study Notes
The 21st Century
- The century began on 1 January 2001 and will end on 31 December 2100.
- It is the first century of the 3rd millennium.
Global Economy and Events
- The 21st century saw the rise of a global economy and Third World consumerism.
- The 9/11 terrorist attacks led to increased concern over terrorism.
- NATO interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s had mixed outcomes.
- The Arab Spring in the early 2010s led to several civil wars and political instability in the Arab world.
- The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine was the largest conventional military offensive in Europe since World War II.
- The invasion resulted in a refugee crisis and disruptions to global trade.
Global Power Dynamics
- The United States has remained the sole global superpower.
- China is now considered an emerging superpower.
Demographics
- In 2022, 45% of the global population (no further details provided).
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Test your knowledge of the 21st century with this quiz! From key events and technological advancements to major cultural shifts, see how much you know about the first century of the 3rd millennium.
