Historical Events of December 21 Quiz

Question 1

Which international day is celebrated on December 21?

Accepted Answer

International Day of Peace

Answer

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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World Human Rights Day

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World Environment Day

Question 2

What major scientific discovery occurred on December 21, 1898?

Accepted Answer

Discovery of Radium

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Discovery of Polonium

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Discovery of Uranium

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Discovery of X-rays

Question 3

In which year was radium discovered?

Accepted Answer

1898

Answer

1900

Answer

1896

Answer

1895

Question 4

What was the achievement of Apollo 8 on December 21, 1968?

Accepted Answer

First manned orbit around the Moon

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Entering Earth's orbit

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Journey towards Mars

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Landing on the Moon

Question 5

Which country was Pierre Curie from?

Accepted Answer

France

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Germany

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Switzerland

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Italy

Question 6

When is the Winter Solstice observed in the Northern Hemisphere around December 21?

Accepted Answer

Around December 21

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Around September 21

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Around June 21

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Around March 21

Question 7

Where was Marie Curie originally from?

Accepted Answer

Poland

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Russia

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France

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Germany

Question 8

Which country sent Apollo 8 to orbit the Moon?

Accepted Answer

United States of America

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China

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Soviet Union

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United Kingdom

Question 9

How many scientists received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of radium?

Accepted Answer

Three scientists

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Two scientists

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Four scientists

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One scientist

Question 10

Where was radium discovered on December 21, 1898?

Accepted Answer

France

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Italy

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Germany

Answer

Poland

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