History Around the World

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1. Which city in modern Morocco became the world’s largest city in 1170, taking over from Constantinople? Marrakesh Casablanca Fez Rabat

2. Which leader was born with the name Temujin? Joseph Stalin Buddha Genghis Khan Pol Pot

3. Which English city was home to Guy Fawkes? Nottingham Sheffield York London

4. The 1266 Treaty of Perth ended the war between Scotland and which country? Spain England Norway Denmark

5. What is the relationship between assassinated Egyptian Prime Minister Boutros Ghali and former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali? 2nd cousins Grandfather-grandson Uncle-nephew They are not related

6. In medieval England, what was the name of the tax that was levied to build or maintain town walls? Scutage Carucage Tallage Murage

7. When he was assassinated during a poker game, Wild Bill Hickok was holding which hand that has since become known as ‘the dead man’s hand’? Full House - Nines over Threes Two pairs - Aces and Eights A Nine-High Straight A Queen-High Flush

8. In which year did Abel Tasman become the first European to sight New Zealand? 1742 1642 1692 1792

9. Which English king founded both Eton College and King’s College, Cambridge? Edward VI Richard II Henry VIII Henry VI

10. Who was the first U.S. President to celebrate his diamond wedding anniversary? Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush Harry Truman