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40 medium history questions covering world wars, empires and revolutions.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
💡 Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Empire around 1450 AD high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.