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    Unrelated to the year, but relevant to today - where was the armistice that ended World War I signed?

    • Compiegne, northern France - on a train
    • Munich - in a beer hall
    • North Sea off Belgium - on a ship
    • Paris - under the Eiffel Tower
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Do you know all the famous instances in our history? In this fun Guess the Year quiz, you have to guess the year they took place and also the main information related to those events. Each question has multiple choice answers, choose the correct one and share the quiz with your result on your social media.

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  • 2. 

    In this year, The Fugees released their Grammy award-winning second album The Score, featuring 'Killing Me Softly' and 'Ready Or Not'. Along with Pras Michel, who were the other two members of The Fugees?

    • Lauren Hill & Dirty Ol' B*stard

    • Lauren Hill & Wyclef Jean

    • Mya & Dirty Ol' B*stard

    • Mya & Wyclef Jean

    Correct Answer
    A. Lauren Hill & Wyclef Jean
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Lauren Hill & Wyclef Jean.

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  • 3. 

    When was the first james bond film released?

    • 1959

    • 1962

    • 1966

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1962
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1962. This is the year when the first James Bond film was released.

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  • 4. 

    In which year did India gain independence?

    • 1955

    • 1947

    • 1939

    • 1960

    Correct Answer
    A. 1947
    Explanation
    India gained independence from British rule in the year 1947. This marked the end of British colonial rule in India and the establishment of an independent nation. The Indian independence movement, led by various leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, fought for years to achieve this goal. The year 1947 is significant in Indian history as it paved the way for the formation of the Republic of India and the beginning of a new era of self-governance and freedom.

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    In which year was Julius Caesar assassinated by Roman senators?

    • 60 BCE

    • 44 BCE

    • 100 BCE

    Correct Answer
    A. 44 BCE
    Explanation
    Julius Caesar was assassinated by Roman senators in 44 BCE. This event took place on March 15, famously known as the Ides of March. The assassination was a result of a conspiracy led by Brutus and Cassius, who were opposed to Caesar's growing power and feared he would become a tyrant. The assassination of Julius Caesar marked a turning point in Roman history, leading to a series of civil wars and ultimately the rise of the Roman Empire.

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  • 6. 

    When did USSR dissolve?

    • 1991

    • 1989

    • 1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1991
    Explanation
    The USSR dissolved in 1991. This marked the end of the Soviet Union as a political entity, resulting in the independence of its constituent republics. The dissolution was a result of various factors, including economic decline, political unrest, and the rise of nationalist movements within the Soviet republics. The process began in 1989 with the loosening of control over Eastern European countries and culminated in the signing of the Belavezha Accords in December 1991, which declared the dissolution of the USSR. This event had significant global implications and led to the emergence of new independent states in Eurasia.

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    In this year, Formula One celebrated its 50th season, Damon Hill won the Drivers' Championship, and Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari - from which team did he join?

    • Benneton

    • Brawn

    • Jordan GP

    • Mercedes

    Correct Answer
    A. Benneton
    Explanation
    Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari from the Benneton team.

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    In this year Arthur Scargill left the Labour Party and set up the Socialist Labour Party, which he leads to this day. Its only elected councillors are in Hartlepool - a town notable for electing the mascot of its football team as mayor three times. Named H'Angus, what animal is the mascot?

    • Cricket

    • Donkey

    • Monkey

    • Sheep

    Correct Answer
    A. Monkey
    Explanation
    Whilst a donkey would perhaps be more apt, those from Hartlepool are know as 'monkey hangers', after doing just that during the Napoleonic Wars, when a French ship was wrecked off the coast and the only survivor was a monkey in a French uniform.

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    So what's the year? You have: The Fugees release 'Killing Me Softly' Michael Schumacher joins Ferrari / Damon Hill wins F1 Drivers' Championship Arthur Scargill leaves the Labour Party Various number 1s - including two different football teams

    • 1990

    • 1991

    • 1992

    • 1993

    • 1994

    • 1995

    • 1996

    • 1997

    • 1998

    • 1999

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    In 1996, The Fugees released their hit song "Killing Me Softly." This event is mentioned in the given options. Additionally, Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari and Damon Hill won the F1 Drivers' Championship in 1996. Arthur Scargill leaving the Labour Party is also an event that occurred in 1996. Therefore, based on these events, the correct answer is 1996.

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