World History Trivia Questions
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In which European capital did the U.N. General Assembly hold its first meeting on January 10, 1946?
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london
In 1250, the Mamelukes, originally slaves, seized control of which African country and ruled until 1517?
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egypt
Which country did Amin Gemayel become President of in 1982 after the assassination of his brother, the president-elect?
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lebanon
Which country experienced a reunion on October 3, 1990, when East met West?
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germany
Which major city became part of Italy in 1870, marking the unification of the Italian peninsula?
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rome
What country, named after a famous liberator, has experienced nearly 200 different governments in the last 165 years?
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bolivia
In which country's flag was a spinning wheel replaced by the Dharma Chakra or Wheel of Law in 1947?
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india
Which country was given control of Namibia, formerly known as German Southwest Africa, after World War I?
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south africa
Which country was aided by U.S. banker Charles Dawes in 1924 with a plan to pay its war reparations?
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germany
Which country ceased to exist as a separate state in Eastern Europe due to a 1795 partition, but was reestablished as a republic in 1918?
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poland
Which region did the Qing dynasty forbid development of until the late 19th century?
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manchuria
Who was one of Alexander the Great's generals who gained control of Egypt after Alexander's death?
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ptolemy
Which country was founded with the help of Mustafa Kemal, who became its first president in 1923?
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turkey
Which country had its president, Rene Moawad, assassinated just 17 days after taking office?
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lebanon
Who was the first president of the country that gained independence and was not Manuel Quezon?
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philippines
Which Balkan country was ruled by Enver Hoxha from 1944 until his death in 1985?
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albania
Which canal's occupation by British and French forces in 1956 led to world condemnation and a subsequent disaster?
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suez canal
In which small country between Brazil and Argentina did the Portuguese found Colonia in 1680?
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uruguay
Which island nation, led by Archbishop Makarios III, gained its independence on August 16, 1960?
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cyprus
In 1431, Goncalo Cabral claimed the Azores for which country, leading to their colonization?
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portugal
In which country was Haile Selassie the negus or 'king' before being crowned its emperor in 1930?
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ethiopia
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