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What is contemporary history a subset of?
What is contemporary history a subset of?
Which major event politically dominated contemporary history?
Which major event politically dominated contemporary history?
What event marked the end of the Cold War?
What event marked the end of the Cold War?
What did the Cold War spur fears of?
What did the Cold War spur fears of?
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What is contemporary history continuous with, in the social sciences?
What is contemporary history continuous with, in the social sciences?
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Study Notes
Contemporary History Overview
- Contemporary history is a subset of modern history.
The Cold War and its Impact
- The Cold War is the major event that politically dominated contemporary history.
- The end of the Cold War was marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
- The Cold War spurred fears of nuclear war.
Contemporary History in Social Sciences
- In the social sciences, contemporary history is continuous with modern history.
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Description
Test your knowledge of contemporary history with this quiz! Explore key events, developments, and figures from the period roughly spanning from 1945 to the present day. Challenge yourself with questions on major world events, political shifts, cultural movements, and more in this engaging quiz on contemporary history.
