1986

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the gregorian calendar designation?A common year, starting on a Wednesday
2. What is the millennial placement?The 986th year of the 2nd millennium
3. What was special about the year 1986?1986 was chosen by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace, a time to encourage countries to work together for a peaceful world.
4. Why did the United Nations call 1986 the International Year of Peace?The UN wanted to raise awareness about peace, encourage governments to reduce weapons, and promote friendly talks between nations.

Gregorian Calendar: The standard solar calendar used internationally, establishing a common framework for dating events.
International Year of Peace: A United Nations observance aimed at promoting global peace, disarmament, and fostering international cooperation.
20th Century: The historical period spanning from 1901 to 2000, marked by rapid technological, social, and political transformations.
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, largely from 1947 to 1991.