How about we go back in time for a bit and check that all those old history facts we've been taught are still true? If anything else, it'll refresh your historical knowledge!
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Three of the following historical figures all lived during the 6th century BC. Which one did NOT?
Nero was the emperor of Rome from A.D. 54 until his death.
Emperor Nero
Buddha
Confucius
Pythagoras
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Who was the first Western explorer to reach China?
Marco Polo
James Cook
Sir Francis Drake
Ferdinand Magellan
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In 1971, Idi Amin led a military coup in which country?
Angola
Ghana
Libya
Uganda
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Which U.S. president met with Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev in a series of talks to reduce nuclear weapons?
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
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Which leader was officially referred to as the 'Dear Leader'?
Kim Jong II
Adolf Hitler
Fidel Castro
Vladimir Putin
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Roughly how much per acre did the United States pay Russia for the land that is now Alaska?
25 cents
2 cents
$2
$1.15
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Who was credited with sewing the first United States' flag?
Martha Washington
Betsy Ross
Abigail Adams
Molly Pitcher
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In what country did the industrial revolution begin?
United States
France
England
Germany
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Originally, what color were the pyramids of Giza?
White
Sky blue
Red
Gold
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In 1904, the area that is known as "Times Square" in Manhattan was renamed to Times Square, what was it called before?
Long Ace Square
Big Apple Square
5 Borough Square
Lonestar Square
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In 1918 Finland declared its independence from which country?
Germany
Denmark
England
Russia
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Which iconic place began its construction in California in January 1933?
Disneyland
Golden-Gate Bridge
The Getty Museum
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Time to Get Back to the Books
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Impressive! Your knowledge of historical figures and their deeds is absolutely unparalleled! Seeing as you're such a... READ MOREImpressive! Your knowledge of historical figures and their deeds is absolutely unparalleled! Seeing as you're such a vast source of knowledge, we'd recommend that you consider joining a local, or possibly even national, quiz group. Just think of all the glory that's been bestowed upon great winners throughout the ages. The prize money's usually not too bad either! In the words of Alexander the Great, "There is nothing impossible to him who will try."
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