History Around the World 3

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1. What was the British and American equivalent to the Nazi ‘SS’ rank of Oberstgruppenführer? Major General Colonel Field Marshall

2. Which car manufacturer has its headquarters in Rüsselsheim in the Rhein-Main region of Germany and was founded in 1863? BMW Opel Porsche Mercedes-Benz

3. Who was the first member of the British royal family since Henry VIII to remarry after being divorced? Prince Charles, Prince of Wales Princess Victoria of Edinburgh Princess Anne, HRH Princess Royal King Edward VIII

4. Which US President was born Leslie Lynch King Jr.? Dwight D. Eisenhower Gerald R. Ford Ulysses S. Grant Richard M. Nixon

5. Which date does the United Nations recognize as International Women’s Day? April 3 May 4 March 8 May 9

6. In which year was the first Bank of England ‘One Pound Note’ issued? 1797 1697 1597 1897

7. Founded on September 3, 301 by Marinus of Rab, which European micro-state is the world’s oldest republic? San Marino Liechtenstein Andorra Monaco

8. Which city was capital of Australia from 1901 until 1927, prior to the founding of Canberra? Sydney Adelaide Perth Melbourne

9. A 'fendersmith' is traditionally employed at Windsor Castle. What is his job? Wiping the royal bottom Lighting the fires Collecting horse manure Keeping the cars shining

10. Which city was capital of the historic German kingdom of Württemberg? Stuttgart Munich Dresden Berlin