History Trivia

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Which woman, leader of the Phillipines, was called Time Magazine's Woman of the Year in 1986?

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In 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson underwent surgery, his Vice President served as acting President of the United States for exactly three hours. Who was this v.p., and what kind of surgery ?

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This English woman organized the hospital and nursing services during the Crimean War, in 1854, and later became known as the originator of modern nursing techniques. What was her name?

10

Egyptian pharaohs claim to be descended from the Egyptian god of the sun, whose name is ... ?

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In 1774 Rhode Island was the first U.S. state to ban something which is now illegal in all states. What was it?

8

To the relief of millions of his subjects, which brutal world leader died on March 5, 1953?

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This Italian noble family produced popes, queens of France, rulers of Florence, bankers, merchants, and patrons of learning and the arts. What was the family name?

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In 1843, Congress granted Samuel F.B. Morse $30,000 to build the first telegraph line between two cities located about 30 miles apart from each other. What were they?

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Between 1847 and 1854 more than one million people left this European country and emigrated to the United States and elsewhere. What nationality were these people, and what natural event caused their mass emigration?

8

He reigned over the German state of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. His people called him "The Great," for he brought great military prestige to his country after the Seven Years' War. Who was he?

13

Around 1765, which two English surveyors drew a line separating the southern slave states from the northern free states?

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English history: Name any year during which Henry VIII reigned.

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This person, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, was the Muslim warrior who captured Jerusalem from the crusaders in 1187, thereby ending Christian control over the holy land. What was his name?

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In 1715 the English Parliament enacted a law requiring any group of twelve or more people gathered to disturb the peace to disperse within one hour. What was this law called?

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The earliest account of European travel to the far east was provided by what Venetian traveler who explored Asia from 1271 to 1295?