History of the World: X

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1. Starting in 1846, the Mexican-American war lasted for two years, and was a humiliating defeat for the Mexicans. At war's end, the United States got New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, and some other future states. What major general during this war became the 12th President of the United States? John Tyler James K. Polk Millard Fillmore Zachary Taylor

2. In 1859, "The Origin of Species" was published. Who wrote "The Origin of Species?" Answer: (Whole name or last name)

3. What European country was founded as a nation-state in 1871? Answer: (Think Central Europe)

4. In 1878 Serbia and Romania became fully independent of the Ottoman Empire. True False

5. In the first Sino-Japanese war, China handed over what two territories to Japan. Korea and Ryukyu Islands Korea and Taiwan Taiwan and Ryukyu Islands Hong Kong and Taiwan

6. In 1904, several American workers started creating the Panama Canal, after forcing what country to make Panama independent? Answer: (It's a neighbor)

7. On July 24, 1911 Hiram Bingham III discovered what ancient Incan city? Cuzco Machu Picchu Mayaan Capac Gyuaquil

8. In China, the Xinhai Revolution disposed of Pu Yi, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the Chinese Republic was founded. What year was the Chinese Republic in turn disbanded? 1964 1978 1936 1949

9. Charlie Chaplin first appeared in what movie in 1913? The Story of Abraham Lincoln What Happened at Biffen Bridge? Kid Auto Races at Venice Making a Living

10. In 1916 saw an Irish uprising against Great Britain on what holiday? Easter New Year's Day Christmas St. Patrick's Day