Contemporary History Overview
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What historical period does contemporary history typically describe?

  • From 1945 to the present (correct)
  • From 1600 to 1800
  • From 1900 to 1945
  • From 1500 to 1945

    • Which of the following is a major subset of modern history?

  • Medieval history
  • Renaissance history
  • Ancient history
  • Contemporary history (correct)

    • What was the political dominance during the period of the Cold War?

  • The Western Bloc led by the United States and the Eastern Bloc led by the Soviet Union (correct)
  • The Northern Bloc led by China and the Southern Bloc led by Japan
  • The Central Bloc led by Germany and the Southern Bloc led by France
  • The Eastern Bloc led by China and the Western Bloc led by France

    • How did the Cold War ultimately end?

    <p>With the Revolutions of 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the period from 1945–1975, what important trend was seen in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa?

    <p>Decolonization as new states gained independence from European colonial empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

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