History Around the World 4

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The 1513 Battle of Flodden Field was the largest battle (in terms of numbers) ever fought between which two countries? England and France England and Scotland England and Spain France and Spain

2. In which year did the Treaty of Utrecht cede sovereignty of Gibraltar to Britain? 1713 1813 1763 1863

3. Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest-reigning monarch in which country's history? Jordan Nepal Tonga Thailand

4. For a long time Finland’s largest city, what was the country's informal capital before Helsinki took that role officially in 1812? Espoo Turku Oulu Vantaa

5. Which member of the British royal family held the title 'Countess of Snowdon'? Princess Anne Princess Margaret Princess Diana Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

6. Which iconic landmark was formally unveiled/dedicated on August 23, 1913. Nelson's Column (London) The Statue of Liberty (New York City) The Little Mermaid (Copenhagen) The Lincoln Memorial (Washington D.C.)

7. Where did Alfred Jodl sign the unconditional surrender that ended German participation in WWII? Cologne, Germany Ghent, Belgium Reims, France Versailles, France

8. Which motion picture corporation was founded as 'Famous Players Film Company' in May 1912? Universal Paramount M.G.M. 20th Century Fox

9. The first king of modern Greece, Otto I, was the son of King Ludwig I of which state? Prussia Bavaria Austria-Hungary Italy

10. How many U.S. Presidents have had more than one middle name? 3 7 5 1