History Trivia

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Which early 20th century Turkish leader abolished the use of the Arabic alphabet, Islamic traditions, Islamic legal system, Muslim schools and the wearing of the veil by women in Turkey?

15

The United Kingdom of Great Britain, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales, was formed in which year, ending with the digits "07"?

6

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?

6

Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to India, in 1497?

3

In 1925 in Tennessee a teacher went on trial for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. What was his name, which lawyer defended him, and which famous lawyer was on the prosecution side?

9

To avenge the persecution of Roman Catholics in England, he led a conspiracy to kill King James I and blow up Parliament on November 5, 1605, but was arrested in the cellars of Parliament and later executed. Who was he?

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During which President's term of office did each of these historical events occur? a. First man walked on the moon? b. Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed? c. Wright Brothers made their historic flight?

2

The framework of the Statue of Liberty was designed by which well-known European engineer?

17

What period of human culture followed the Stone Age and preceded the Iron Age?

12

During which President's term of office did the first man walk on the moon?

12

History tells us that some doctors used a certain small animal to remove blood from patients in order to help heal bruises and cure diseases. What kind of animal?

7

Can you name the Portuguese navigator and explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the earth, in 1519?

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BONUS: In what year did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels collaborate to write The Communist Manifesto ? within 2

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Around the time of the first World War, all the countries along the Mediterranean coast of Northern Africa were controlled by France or Great Britain, except for Libya, which was controlled by which other European nation?

17

In which year did Persia change its name to Iran - 1535, 1735, or 1935?