Quiz: The Year 1992
Which country won the most medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona?
- The United States won a total of 108 medals, including 37 gold medals.
Who won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1992?
- The film, directed by Clint Eastwood, won a total of four Academy Awards.
Which major historical event occurred in 1992?
- In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. The fall of the Berlin Wall occurred in 1989, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990, and the Gulf War ended in 1991.
Who became the first African American woman to be elected to the United States Senate in 1992?
- Carol Moseley Braun represented the state of Illinois.
Which popular cartoon series premiered in 1992?
- The show aired on Nickelodeon and became a hit with both kids and adults.
Who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1992?
- Stefan Edberg defeated Goran Ivanisevic in the final.
Which European country signed the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, creating the European Union?
- The treaty was signed on February 7, 1992.
Who won the Super Bowl in 1992?
- The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII.
Which popular video game character made his debut in 1992?
- Sonic the Hedgehog is correct. The game of the same name was released for the Sega Genesis console.
Which African country celebrated its 30th anniversary of independence in 1992?
- Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule on October 9, 1962.
