History Trivia

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When founded in 1703, it was the first Russian city modeled after western European cities. Identify it by its name in 1703.

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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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Many military leaders have gone on to rule a country. This person waged a personal battle against a superior enemy, then went on to rule his country, around three thousand years ago. Who was he?

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Which emperor of Rome, around 300 AD, was first to become a Christian?

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During World War II the Japanese foot soldiers invaded a land region that is today part of United States. What is it?

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In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson denounced what material object as a symbol of "the arrogance of wealth"?

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a. U.S. hostages released from Iran? b. Stock Market crashed 1929 c. First 7 states seceded from the union

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Which country of the world has the oldest written constitution still in force today?

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What was the name of the Greek physician, from 400 B.C., who showed that diseases have only natural, not supernatural, causes?

1

True or False: George Washington was born in England?

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The world's first postage stamp was issued in 1840, in which country?

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The world's largest empire covered the territory between the Danube River in Europe and China in the 13th century. Which person ruled this empire?

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In 1966, American POW Jeremiah Denton sent a message to his superiors about prisoner treatment from the North Vietnamese military during a staged televised interview that was telecast back to the United States. What was the one-word message Denton sent by

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Beginning around 1000 BC, the first King of Israel was Saul. Who were the next two?

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At the height of its greatness in the late 19th and early 20th century, it included 25% of the world's population and area. What was it?