History Around the World 10

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1. Which country declared independence in 1804, making it the first independent nation in Latin America? Cuba Colombia Haiti Chile

2. Born David Mohato Bereng Seeiso, Letsie III became King of which African country in 1990? Gabon Morocco Lesotho Swaziland

3. How many different men held the office of British Prime Minister during the reign of King George VI? 1 3 4 2

4. Which anniversary of an event is celebrated on its sestercentennial? 250th 750th 150th 700th

5. Syngman Rhee was the President of which Asian country throughout the 1950s? Indonesia Burma South Korea Malaysia

6. James Callaghan died the day before his 93rd birthday in 2005, making him the most long-lived of all British Prime Ministers. Whose former record for longevity did he surpass by just 42 days? Margaret Thatcher Edward Heath Harold Macmillan Stanley Baldwin

7. Which modern-day African country was the German colony of South West Africa prior to WWI and later administered by South Africa before it gained independence in 1990? Namibia Mauritania Burundi Benin

8. Singer Jeff Buckley, former Rolling Stone Brian Jones, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and librettist Sir W.S. Gilbert of 'Gilbert & Sullivan' all died in what manner? Alcohol Poisoning Overdose Drowning Hanging

9. Prior to the end of the 20th Century, how many US Presidents served in office beyond their 70th birthday? 4 3 2 1

10. In which century did William Caxton, who introduced the printing press to England, live? 16th 15th 17th 18th