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The ideas and sayings of which 6th century B.C. Chinese philosopher were collected in the 'Analects'? | |
Who was British Prime Minister at the outbreak of World War II? | |
In which country did the Boxer Rebellion occur between 1899 and 1901? | |
Which American general made a famous 'last stand' at the Battle of the Little Bighorn? | |
Which Roman Emperor, although baptized on his deathbed, is considered the first Christian Emperor? | |
Which country was struck by the most powerful earthquake on record on May 22nd, 1960? | |
What name was given to the states that seceded from, and fought against, the Union in the US Civil War? | |
Which Space Shuttle completed the first flight of NASA's program on April 12th, 1981? | |
Who was Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959-76, and President from 1976-2008? | |
On which Mediterranean island was Napoleon Bonaparte born on August 15th, 1769? | |
Which British archaeologist discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922? | |
Who was the first person to win two Nobel prizes? | |
By what name was Sri Lanka known until 1972? | |
Claimed by Cleopatra VII to be the son of Julius Caesar, who was the last Ptolemaic King of Egypt? | |
Which Peruvian city was the historic capital of the Inca Empire? | |
Who was the first, and thus far only, First Lady to be elected to the US Senate? | |
By what name was Oslo, Norway known from 1624-1924 in honor of a king? | |
Which Maya city in modern-day Mexico is dominated by a step-pyramid known as the Temple of Kukulcan? | |
Which Indian Ocean island was discovered by William Mynors on December 25th, 1643? | |
Which New York-born Chicago gang leader of the 1920s-30s was known as 'Scarface'? | |