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40 medium history questions covering world wars, empires and revolutions.
1. Which battle ended Napoleon's rule in Europe?
💡 The Battle of Waterloo on June 18 1815 ended Napoleon Bonaparte's rule. He was exiled to Saint Helena.
2. Which explorer was the first European to reach India by sea?
💡 Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut India on May 20 1498 opening a direct sea trade route from Europe to Asia.
3. Who was the first President of South Africa after apartheid?
💡 Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically elected president in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison.
4. Which treaty ended World War I?
💡 The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28 1919 blaming Germany for the war and imposing massive reparations.
5. In which year was the State of Israel founded?
💡 The State of Israel was officially declared on May 14 1948 by David Ben-Gurion who became the first Prime Minister.
6. Who commanded the Allied forces on D-Day?
💡 General Dwight D. Eisenhower served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during D-Day on June 6 1944.
7. In which year was the Magna Carta signed?
💡 The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England on June 15 1215 limiting the power of the monarchy.
8. Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
💡 Tsar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia. He and his entire family were executed by Bolsheviks in 1918.
9. Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
💡 Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Empire around 1450 AD high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
10. Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand starting World War I?
💡 Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28 1914 triggering World War I.