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Germany - Karl was born in 1844 in Muhlburg, Germany.Engine designer and car engineer Karl Benz was native to which country?

a. America
b. Italy
c. Spain
d. Germany


431 BC - The war resulted in Sparta becoming the leading power of Greece.Fought between Athens and Sparta, when did the Peloponnesian War take place?

a. 1307 AD
b. 982 BC
c. 1106 AD
d. 431 BC


Guy Fawkes - The Gunpowder Plot was a plan to assassinate King James.Who was drawn and quartered on the 31st of January 1606 for his part in the "Gunpowder Plot"?

a. Dick Turpin
b. Wilhelm Keitel
c. King Charles I
d. Guy Fawkes


Harry S. Truman - Truman was an artillery officer during World War I.Serving from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953, who was the 33rd president of the United States?

a. Harry S. Truman
b. Millard Fillmore
c. Rutherford Hayes
d. John Tyler


Thespis - Thespis is also credited with creating the first theatrical tour group.According to Ancient Greek sources, who was the first person to appear on stage as an actor?

a. Simmias
b. Pytheas
c. Acron
d. Thespis


Fleas - The fleas were oriental rat fleas, which lived on black rats.Responsible for the deaths of up to 200 million people in the 14th century, the "Black Death" was most likely carried by what kind of animal?

a. Mosquitoes
b. Seagulls
c. Monkeys
d. Fleas


Iran - In 1959, there was a reversal of the decision and now both names are used interchangeably.Home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, Persia changed its name to what in 1935?

a. Benin
b. Kuwait
c. Iran
d. Oman


Korean - The Korean War ended in 1953.The United States was involved in which of these wars during the early 1950s?

a. WWII
b. WWI
c. Napoleonic
d. Korean


Dallas - Kennedy was killed on the 22nd of November 1963.Serving as the US president from January 20, 1961 to November 22, 1963, in what city was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

a. Dallas
b. Chicago
c. Houston
d. New York


Treason - Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was executed for heresy and treason on the 21st of March 1556.Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry VIII, for what crime was Thomas Cranmer executed in 1956?

a. Robbery
b. Arson
c. Murder
d. Treason


The Philippines - MacArthur made this statement in 1941.Douglas MacArthur made his famous "I shall return" statement in reference to which nation during World War II?

a. Cuba
b. The Philippines
c. Japan
d. Germany


Potato Famine - The Potato Famine affected Ireland between 1845 and 1852.Which historic event is sometimes referred to as Gorta Mor?

a. The Boer Wars
b. The Black Plague
c. Damghan Earthquake
d. Potato Famine


Canada - The White House was burned during this conflict.The War of 1812 saw the US fighting against which nation?

a. Germany
b. Canada
c. Iran
d. Korea


India - Vasco arrived in Kappadu in May of 1498.Which country did Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reach by sea in 1498?

a. Cuba
b. Peru
c. Australia
d. India


Hadrian - This incredible wall in Northern England is 80 Roman Miles.Which of the following famous people built a massive wall in England in 122 BC?

a. Hadrian
b. Hannibal
c. Charlemagne
d. Richard the Lionhearted




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