History
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Play this categoryIn what year was the Battle of Hastings fought?
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1066
In what year was the Battle of Hastings fought?
The battle in 1066 opened the way for Norman rule in England.
In what year did King John seal Magna Carta?
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1215
In what year did King John seal Magna Carta?
The charter sealed in 1215 became a lasting symbol of limits on royal power.
In what year did Constantinople fall to the Ottomans?
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1453
In what year did Constantinople fall to the Ottomans?
The capture in 1453 ended the Byzantine Empire.
In what year did Columbus first reach the Caribbean?
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1492
In what year did Columbus first reach the Caribbean?
The Atlantic voyage of 1492 linked continents with lasting consequences.
In what year did Martin Luther publish his Ninety-five Theses?
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1517
In what year did Martin Luther publish his Ninety-five Theses?
Luther’s challenge in 1517 helped set the Protestant Reformation in motion.
In what year was the Bastille stormed?
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1789
In what year was the Bastille stormed?
The storming in 1789 became a defining symbol of the French Revolution.
In what year was the US Declaration of Independence adopted?
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1776
In what year was the US Declaration of Independence adopted?
The declaration adopted in 1776 announced a break with British rule.
In what year was the Battle of Waterloo?
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1815
In what year was the Battle of Waterloo?
The defeat in 1815 ended Napoleon’s return to power.
In what year did the Great Fire of London begin in Pudding Lane?
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1666
In what year did the Great Fire of London begin in Pudding Lane?
The fire of 1666 spread through tightly packed streets and transformed the city’s rebuilding.
In what year did the First World War begin?
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1914
In what year did the First World War begin?
The war that began in 1914 reshaped borders across Europe.
In what year was the First World War armistice signed?
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1918
In what year was the First World War armistice signed?
The armistice of 1918 silenced the guns on the Western Front.
In what year did the Second World War end?
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1945
In what year did the Second World War end?
The war ended in 1945, the same year the United Nations was founded.
In what year did Apollo 11 land humans on the Moon?
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1969
In what year did Apollo 11 land humans on the Moon?
The landing in 1969 turned a distant world into a place with human footprints.
In what year did the Berlin Wall border crossings open?
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1989
In what year did the Berlin Wall border crossings open?
Crowds crossed the border in 1989 as the wall’s control collapsed.
In what year did Germany reunify?
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1990
In what year did Germany reunify?
Reunification in 1990 formally brought East and West Germany together.
In what year did the Second World War begin in Europe?
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1939
In what year did the Second World War begin in Europe?
Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 triggered declarations of war by Britain and France.
How many wonders are in the traditional ancient-world list?
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7
How many wonders are in the traditional ancient-world list?
Of the 7 ancient wonders, the Great Pyramid is the only one still largely standing.
How many passengers signed the Mayflower Compact in 1620?
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41
How many passengers signed the Mayflower Compact in 1620?
The 41 signers agreed to form a civil political body before settling ashore.
How many main royal pyramids stand at Giza?
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3
How many main royal pyramids stand at Giza?
The 3 main pyramids belonged to different pharaohs, not one shared building project.
How many British colonies formed the original United States?
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13
How many British colonies formed the original United States?
The 13 colonies are remembered by the stripes on the US flag.
How many articles are in the original US Constitution?
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7
How many articles are in the original US Constitution?
The Constitution’s 7 articles set out the basic machinery of the federal government.
How many amendments make up the US Bill of Rights?
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10
How many amendments make up the US Bill of Rights?
These 10 amendments protect liberties such as speech and religion.
How many people signed the US Declaration of Independence?
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56
How many people signed the US Declaration of Independence?
The 56 signers included people from every colony represented in the declaration.
How many passengers crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower in 1620?
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102
How many passengers crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower in 1620?
The Mayflower carried 102 passengers into an uncertain new life.
How many lifeboats did Titanic carry, including collapsibles?
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20
How many lifeboats did Titanic carry, including collapsibles?
Titanic’s 20 boats could not accommodate everyone aboard.
How many writing systems appear on the Rosetta Stone?
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3
How many writing systems appear on the Rosetta Stone?
Its 3 scripts gave scholars a crucial route into reading Egyptian hieroglyphs.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
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6
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Henry’s 6 marriages became intertwined with England’s break with Rome.
On how many different islands was Napoleon exiled?
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2
On how many different islands was Napoleon exiled?
The 2 islands were Elba, which he escaped, and distant Saint Helena.
How many numbered clauses are in the conventional 1215 Magna Carta text?
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63
How many numbered clauses are in the conventional 1215 Magna Carta text?
Its 63 clauses dealt with medieval disputes as well as royal power.
How many named landing beaches were used on D-Day in Normandy?
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5
How many named landing beaches were used on D-Day in Normandy?
The 5 beaches stretched across a broad section of the Normandy coast.
How many hills are in the traditional ancient list for Rome?
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7
How many hills are in the traditional ancient list for Rome?
Rome’s 7 hills became part of the city’s enduring identity.
How many founding member states did the United Nations have in 1945?
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51
How many founding member states did the United Nations have in 1945?
The 51 original members helped launch a new system of international cooperation.
How many countries founded NATO in 1949?
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12
How many countries founded NATO in 1949?
The 12 founders came from both sides of the Atlantic.
How many countries founded the European Economic Community?
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6
How many countries founded the European Economic Community?
The 6 founders began an economic project that later developed into the European Union.
How many gods belong to the traditional principal Olympian group?
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12
How many gods belong to the traditional principal Olympian group?
The group has 12 places, though ancient lists sometimes differ over who fills them.
How many Muses are there in classical Greek mythology?
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9
How many Muses are there in classical Greek mythology?
The 9 Muses inspired arts ranging from epic poetry to dance.
How many consuls normally shared Rome’s highest Republican office?
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2
How many consuls normally shared Rome’s highest Republican office?
Having 2 consuls helped prevent one person from holding all executive power.
How many tribes did Cleisthenes create in his reform of Athens?
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10
How many tribes did Cleisthenes create in his reform of Athens?
The 10 tribes mixed people from different areas of Attica.
How many kings traditionally ruled Sparta at the same time?
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2
How many kings traditionally ruled Sparta at the same time?
Sparta’s 2 kings came from separate royal families.
How many ronin are remembered in the famous Ako revenge story?
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47
How many ronin are remembered in the famous Ako revenge story?
The 47 ronin became enduring figures in Japanese theatre and storytelling.
How many articles are in the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919?
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440
How many articles are in the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919?
The treaty’s 440 articles ranged from borders to military restrictions and reparations.
How many individual defendants were indicted in the main Nuremberg trial?
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24
How many individual defendants were indicted in the main Nuremberg trial?
There were 24 individual defendants indicted, though not all stood trial in person.
How many astronauts were aboard Apollo 11?
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3
How many astronauts were aboard Apollo 11?
The crew had 3 astronauts; one remained in lunar orbit while the others landed.
How many people walked on the Moon during the Apollo program?
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12
How many people walked on the Moon during the Apollo program?
Apollo left 12 people with the experience of walking on another world.
How many ships sailed with Columbus on his 1492 Atlantic voyage?
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3
How many ships sailed with Columbus on his 1492 Atlantic voyage?
The 3 ships were the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María.
How many years span the conventional dates of the Hundred Years’ War?
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116 yrs
How many years span the conventional dates of the Hundred Years’ War?
Its usual dates span 116 yrs years, including long periods without major fighting.
How many years did the European war sparked by the Defenestration of Prague last?
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30 yrs
How many years did the European war sparked by the Defenestration of Prague last?
The conflict spanned 30 yrs years and devastated much of central Europe.
How many years did the global war ended by the treaties of Paris and Hubertusburg span?
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7 yrs
How many years did the global war ended by the treaties of Paris and Hubertusburg span?
The 7 yrs-year conflict reached Europe, the Americas and Asia.
How many US dollars did the Louisiana Purchase cost in 1803?
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USD 15,000,000
How many US dollars did the Louisiana Purchase cost in 1803?
The agreed price of USD 15,000,000 dollars bought an enormous territory from France.
How many US dollars did the United States pay Russia for Alaska in 1867?
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USD 7,200,000
How many US dollars did the United States pay Russia for Alaska in 1867?
The USD 7,200,000-dollar purchase brought Alaska under US control.
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