2023 was another eventful year, the third year of the 2020s, it was full of global events. What do you know about the events that shaped this year? Take our trivia quiz and see how much you recall!
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Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023?
In 2023, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to someone who...
Her name is Narges Mohammadi, and she was awarded for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all Iranians
Tried to end a civil war
Was sent to jail for 30 years for disobeying the government
Fought for women's right in Iran
Fought to end the problem of drug cartels in their country
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In 2023, which country assumed the presidency of the G20, a forum of the world's major economies?
India
Australia
Italy
Brazil
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Who performed at the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII in 2023?
Rihanna
The Weeknd
Drake
Lady Gaga
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The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, made a significant discovery in 2023 about what?
The most distant galaxy
A new planet in our solar system
Evidence of life on Mars
A new comet
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Which large American bank collapsed in 2023?
Capital One
First Republic Bank
Discover Financial
Ally Financial
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2023 saw a huge earthquake, hitting mainly _________, which killed tens of thousands of people
Syria & Lebanon
Turkey & Greece
Iran & Saudi Arabia
Turkey & Syria
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2023 also saw a deadly cyclone, named 'Cyclone ______', which killed over 14,00 people in Malawi and Mozambique
It would become the longest lasting tropical cyclone in history and cause over 1,400 deaths and countless injuries and property damage across southeastern Africa
Frank
Freddy
Maria
Miriam
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In 2023, a political upset in ______ changed the right wing government to a left wing one after 18 years.
United Kingdom
Holland
Thailand
Poland
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On _______, 2023, an attack on Israel sparked renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip
22nd of October
15th of September
October 7th
November 2nd
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On November 2nd, 2023, The Beatles released their last ever song, ________, featuring restored vocals by John Lennon
Now and Then
Now and Again
Gone for Now
Here and Now
Try again...
You don't seem to know a lot about what happened this year. Maybe that's for the best, it's been a difficult year... READ MOREYou don't seem to know a lot about what happened this year. Maybe that's for the best, it's been a difficult year. Still, knowledge is better than no knowledge, and knowing what is happening in the world can help put things in perspective. Why not try again or check our answers to see where you went wrong?
You definitely do pay attention to things happening, but you either don't catch them all or you don't care to remember... READ MOREYou definitely do pay attention to things happening, but you either don't catch them all or you don't care to remember that much. Maybe you just hear stuff along the way and are not that interested, or simply do not have the time to look up everything. That said, you still recalled quite a bit, so kudos!
You have NOT been asleep this year! You definitely know the major events, when they happened and why. You're one who... READ MOREYou have NOT been asleep this year! You definitely know the major events, when they happened and why. You're one who pays attention to the things happening around them, with a healthy curiosity and a good memory to boot! Kudos on acing this quiz.
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