Question 1
In which year did World War Two end?
Answer: 1945
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Question 2
Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
Question 3
Which queen ruled Britain for the longest before Elizabeth II?
Answer: Queen Victoria
Question 4
The Great Fire of London took place in which year?
Answer: 1666
Question 5
Who was the British Prime Minister for most of World War Two?
Answer: Winston Churchill
Question 6
Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids at Giza?
Answer: The ancient Egyptians
Question 7
In which year did the Titanic sink?
Answer: 1912
Question 8
Which wall divided a German city until 1989?
Answer: The Berlin Wall
Question 9
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany?
Answer: Adolf Hitler
Question 10
The Battle of Hastings was fought in which year?
Answer: 1066
Question 11
Which US president abolished slavery?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Question 12
Which explorer is credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?
Answer: Christopher Columbus
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