History Trivia

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This weapon was originally used by the Soviets against the Germans during World War II, and was named after one of the Soviet foreign Ministers at that time. This kind of weapon is still used today, often by people who can't afford expensive weapons. What

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Which English King, in 1611, sponsored the first translation of the Bible into English?

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Between 1845-47 in Ireland 3/4 of a million people, and hundreds of thousands of others emigrated to the USA. What caused this tragedy?

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The world's first automobile license plates showed up in 1893, in which country?

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This Italian military and political leader of the late 15th century, along with his sister, was known for treachery and cruelty. In fact, he was the model for Machiavelli's The Prince. Can you name him and his sister?

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Around 4000 years BC, in the lower Tigris and Euphrates valley, the Sumerians developed a form of writing using hundreds of wedge-like strokes and characters, which were symbols for words and syllables. What was this writing called?

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In 48 BC, Cleopatra, with the aid of Julius Caesar, overthrew her Egyptian co-ruler who was also her husband and brother. Who was he?

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In 1938, Mussolini banned all American cartoons in Italy, except for which one?

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In order to convince the Egyptian Pharaoh to free the Israelite slaves, god imposed 10 plagues upon the Egyptians. What was the tenth, and worst of the 10 plagues of Egypt?

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Each of these events occurred in years ending with "5." a. Billie Jean King won her sixth Wimbledon singles tennis title. b. Adolph Hitler published volume 1 of Mein Kampf c. Three British scientists, including Alexander Fleming, won the Nobel Prize

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December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight, in what North Carolina town?

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Which one of these people did not sign the Declaration of Independence: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin?

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In December, 1860, an event occurred which lead eventually to the Civil War: what was the first state to secede from the Union?

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On February 18, 1970, the Chicago Seven were acquitted of all major charges. What were they charged with?

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a. In 1979, when the Shah fled Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in which country? b. In which country did the Shah die in July,1980?