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1. You certainly know that Rome has a very ancient history and its nickname "the eternal city" has been coined for a good reason, but when was the date of the creation of Rome ?
2. Alexander the Macedonian invaded Egypt, founded Alexandria and was at the origin of the last dynasty of the Pharaohs: the Ptolemaic dynasty (whose famous Cleopatra - actually Cleopatra VII - was the last reigning member). What was the year of the conquest of Egypt by Alexander ?
3. Attila, leader of the Huns, the "Scourge of God", after ravaging Europe for long years, was finally defeated at the battle of Châlons, France (the place is also known as the Catalaunian Plains - Campi Catalaunici) by a coalition composed of the Roman Forces of Aetius, Burgundians, Alans and the Visigoths (Germanic Tribes). What was the year of that decisive battle ?
4. The Great Danish Army successively conquered the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Northumbria, East Anglia, and Mercia between 865 and 874.
In 886, the Anglo-Saxons had freed London from the Danes, but the Anglo-Saxon king had to sign a treaty that recognize a big part of the England of those days, a Viking possession named the "Danelaw".
What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon king that made the treaty with the Danish Vikings that is at the origin of the Danelaw ?
5. For a long time, Spain had been unrivalled on the sea, but after a famous battle, the "invincible armada" was eventually defeated by the English fleet what was the signal for a new era in the balance of powers. What was the year of that important Spanish defeat ?
6. The name Caesar had been for long, symbol of power, and became a title in the Roman Empire. The word Kaiser comes from Caesar. What other monarch had a title derived from "Caesar"?
7. Korea had been annexed by Japan, but when do you think it happened ?
8. In the Crimean War (1853-1856), several powers formed a coalition to attack Russia. The powers attacking Russia were France, UK, Piedmont-Sardinia and a fourth. Which was it?
9. France had been invaded by the Third Reich on May 10th 1940. As France was already losing due to the strategical surprise prepared by the German generals, Italy (one month later the beginning of the invasion - on June 10th 1940) started her own invasion of France through the Alps. The Italians were unable to advance and were repelled by the French, who were trounced in the north by the Germans.
10. Not so long ago, UK and Argentina were at war after Argentina tried to annex the Falklands Islands. When did this event occur ?
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