Historical Events of March 21 Quiz

Question 1

What event occurred on 21 March 1960 in South Africa, known as the Sharpeville Massacre?

Accepted Answer

Killing of 69 people by police during an anti-apartheid protest

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Declaration of independence

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Fall of government

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Declaration of new constitution

Question 2

Which international day is celebrated on 21 March?

Accepted Answer

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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World Environment Day

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International Women's Day

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World Human Rights Day

Question 3

Sharpeville is a city in which country?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

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Botswana

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Namibia

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Zimbabwe

Question 4

The Sharpeville Massacre was a protest against which policy?

Accepted Answer

Apartheid

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Colonialism

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Feudalism

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Imperialism

Question 5

What institution was established in Germany on 21 March 1871?

Accepted Answer

Reichstag (Parliament)

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House of Representatives

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Senate

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Bundestag

Question 6

On 21 March 1980, an important political event occurred in which country?

Accepted Answer

Zimbabwe

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South Africa

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Tanzania

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Kenya

Question 7

Which other important day is celebrated on 21 March worldwide?

Accepted Answer

International Forest Day

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Earth Day

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World Wildlife Day

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World Water Day

Question 8

What seasonal event occurs on or around 21 March?

Accepted Answer

Spring Equinox

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Autumnal Equinox

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Winter Solstice

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Summer Solstice

Question 9

Who became the first president of Zimbabwe after gaining independence?

Accepted Answer

Robert Mugabe

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Joshua Nkomo

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Nelson Mandela

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Edgar Zvobgo

Question 10

How many people were killed in the Sharpeville Massacre?

Accepted Answer

69

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100

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85

Answer

45

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