1990s quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Which superpower officially dissolved on December 26, 1991?

   Answer: Soviet Union

   Why: The collapse split the superpower into 15 sovereign nations, making Russia the internationally recognized successor state.

2. 2 Medium

   Which handheld Japanese digital pet launched in 1996 sparked a worldwide craze?

   Answer: Tamagotchi

   Why: Neglecting feeding or hygiene caused the virtual creature's health meter to drop, leading to its premature digital death.

3. 3 Hard

   In which 1994 deal did Ukraine trade nuclear arms for security assurances?

   Answer: Budapest Memorandum

   Why: Ukraine possessed the world's third-largest nuclear stockpile before relinquishing the warheads under the memorandum.

4. 4 Easy

   Which mammal became the world's first cloned adult mammal in 1996?

   Answer: Sheep

   Why: Dolly was cloned from an adult mammary gland cell at Scotland's Roslin Institute, proving adult cells could be reprogrammed.

5. 5 Medium

   Which two nations were linked underwater when the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994?

   Answer: United Kingdom and France

   Why: Its undersea portion spans 37.9 kilometers, creating the longest continuous underwater tunnel section on Earth.

6. 6 Hard

   What 1998 treaty established the International Criminal Court?

   Answer: Rome Statute

   Why: The statute required 60 formal ratifications, reaching that threshold in 2002 to bring the court into force.