History Trivia

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As French minister of war in the 1920's, he proposed a line of fortification along France's eastern border with Germany. Considered impregnable, the line was breached and captured by the Nazis. Who was he?

2

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. To which people does this refer?

12

Which explorer wrote the books, in 1878 Through the Dark Continent and in 1890, Darkest Africa ?

14

The wife of Nicholas II was the last czarina of Russia (1894-1917). After the Bolshevik revolution, she and her family were imprisoned and executed. Who was she?

5

When the U.S. Constitution was written and signed by the delegates to the Constitutional convention on 9/17/1787, in which order did the delegates sign it?

9

On June 15, 1215, the English King John did what, where?

1

What two Middle Eastern cities formed the eastern and western end-points for eastern Mediterranean trade routes?

4

He was a disciple of Plato for almost 20 years. He was Alexander the Great's teacher for 9 years. Who was he?

19

During World War I, the allies, Britain, France, the USA primarily fought against Germany and which two major forces?

7

At 6'2 1/2", Bill Clinton is one of the tallest Presidents ever. Which three Presidents were taller?

Source: en.wikipedia.org

10

Born on the island of Lesbos about 600 BC, she was a lyrical poet who led a circle of young female disciples in study of music and the arts. Who was she?

10

Josef Stalin's rival Leon Trotsky was assassinated August 21, 1940, in which country?

13

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I. Which French Premier, British Prime Minister, and American President signed that treaty?

6

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

2

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