Quiz: The Year 1994
What was the name of the first woman to serve as the prime minister of a Muslim country?
- Benazir Bhutto became the first woman to serve as the prime minister of a Muslim country when she was elected in Pakistan in 1988, serving two non-consecutive terms: the first from 1988 to 1990 and the second from 1993 to 1996.
Which South African anti-apartheid activist was elected as the country's first black president in 1994?
- Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa's first black president in 1994. He served as president from 1994 to 1999.
Which treaty established the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1994?
- The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1994.
What was the name of the infamous figure skater who was involved in a scandal at the 1994 Winter Olympics?
- Tonya Harding was involved in a scandal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in which her ex-husband and bodyguard hired a man to attack her main rival, Nancy Kerrigan.
Which Rwandan ethnic group was targeted in the 1994 genocide?
- The Tutsi ethnic group was targeted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which approximately 800,000 people were killed.
Which American cable network began broadcasting 24-hour news coverage in 1994?
- The American cable news network, MSNBC, began broadcasting 24-hour news coverage in 1994.
Which musical duo released the hit song "I Swear" in 1994?
- The musical duo All-4-One released the hit song "I Swear" in 1994, which became a popular wedding song.
Who won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1994?
- "Forrest Gump", directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1994.
Which American figure skater became the first woman to land a triple axel in competition in 1994?
- Tonya Harding became the first American woman to land a triple axel in competition in 199However, in 1994, it was Nancy Kerrigan who became the first American woman to land a triple axel in the Olympics.
Which Canadian singer released the hit song "All I Want" in 1994?
- Sarah McLachlan released the hit song "All I Want" in 1994, which was featured on her album "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy."
