Can You Answer These World History Questions? Part- II

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    Which is Richmond, Virginia's national historic landmark and a charter member of Historic Hotels of America?

    • The Washington
    • The Fearrington House Inn
    • The Jefferson
    • The Greenbrier
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Test your knowledge with 'Can You Answer These World History Questions? Part- II'. This quiz challenges you to identify mismatches between significant years and historical events, enhancing your understanding of global history timelines.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1814: The Star-Spangled Baner Written

    • 1820: Bulgaria Declares Independence

    • 1812: James Madison Is Elected President

    • 1984: President Ronald Reagan Wins Re-Election

    Correct Answer
    A. 1820: Bulgaria Declares Independence
    Explanation
    The year 1820: Bulgaria Declares Independence is not correctly matched because Bulgaria did not declare independence in that year. Bulgaria actually declared independence from the Ottoman Empire on September 22, 1908.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1963: "I Have A Dream Speech" Given In Washington

    • 1833: Christian Science Monitor Founded

    • 1830: President Jackson Signs Indian Removal Act

    • 1961: The Freedom Rides In Alabama Start

    Correct Answer
    A. 1833: Christian Science Monitor Founded
    Explanation
    The Christian Science Monitor was actually founded in 1908, not 1833.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1871: Indian Appropriation Act Passed By Congress

    • 1826: Thomas Jefferson And John Adams Both Die

    • 1994: Yitzhak Rabin Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize

    • 1882: Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor Of Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. 1882: Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor Of Germany
    Explanation
    The year 1882 is not correctly matched with the event "Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany." Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933, not in 1882.

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  • 5. 

    In 1979 carmaker John DeLorean was set up and videotaped by the FBI in a cocaine sting at what hotel?

    • Red Roof Inn, Pittsburgh

    • Sheraton Hotel At JFK Airport

    • Beverly Hills Hotel

    • Sheraton Hotel At Lax Airport

    Correct Answer
    A. Sheraton Hotel At Lax Airport
    Explanation
    In 1979, carmaker John DeLorean was caught and recorded by the FBI in a cocaine sting operation. The question asks for the hotel where this incident took place. The correct answer is Sheraton Hotel At Lax Airport.

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  • 6. 

    Into which Washington hotel was Abraham Lincoln smuggled during the weeks before his inauguration due to death threats?

    • Melrose

    • Mayflower

    • Willard

    • Hay Adams

    Correct Answer
    A. Willard
    Explanation
    During the weeks before his inauguration, Abraham Lincoln was smuggled into the Willard Hotel in Washington due to death threats.

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  • 7. 

    Which battleship survived battles at both Pearl Harbor and Normandy?

    • The U.S.S. Cory

    • The U.S.S. Arizona

    • The U.S.S. Nevada

    • The U.S.S. Ranger

    Correct Answer
    A. The U.S.S. Nevada
    Explanation
    The U.S.S. Nevada is the correct answer because it is the only battleship among the options that participated in battles at both Pearl Harbor and Normandy. The U.S.S. Cory, U.S.S. Arizona, and U.S.S. Ranger did not take part in battles at both locations.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1966: National Audubon Society 1st Meets

    • 1980: Ted Turner Launches CNN

    • 1969: Neil Armstrong Walks On Moon

    • 1973: East And West Germany Are Admitted To Un

    Correct Answer
    A. 1966: National Audubon Society 1st Meets
    Explanation
    The National Audubon Society was actually founded in 1905, not in 1966. Therefore, the year/event is not correctly matched.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1992: North American Free Trade Agreement Signed

    • 1964: Cassius Clay Defeats Sonny Liston

    • 1984: Upton Sinclair Publishes The Jungle

    • 1801: Ireland Becomes Part Of Great Britain

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984: Upton Sinclair Publishes The Jungle
    Explanation
    In 1984, Upton Sinclair did not publish The Jungle. The Jungle was actually published in 1906. It is a novel that exposed the harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry in Chicago. The book had a significant impact on the public and led to the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1998: Two U.S. Embassies Are Destroyed By Terrorists

    • 1874: Puerto Rico Now American Territory

    • 1865: Reconstruction Of The U.S. South Begins

    • 1978: U.S. Recognizes The People's Republic Of China

    Correct Answer
    A. 1874: Puerto Rico Now American Territory
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1874: Puerto Rico Now American Territory. This is because Puerto Rico actually became an American territory in 1898, not in 1874.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 2001: Senator Jim Jeffords Leaves Republican Party

    • 1809: Napoleon Annexes The Papal States

    • 1810: Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act Is Signed

    • 1850: I.M. Singer Invents The Sewing Machine

    Correct Answer
    A. 1810: Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act Is Signed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1810: Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act Is Signed. The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was actually signed in 1930, not in 1810. This act raised tariffs on thousands of imported goods and is often seen as a contributing factor to the Great Depression.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1863: Thanksgiving Day Is Established By Lincoln

    • 1880: Uruguay Wins 1st World Cup

    • 1869: Suez Canal Opens To Traffic

    • 1784: Benjamin Franklin Invents Bifocals

    Correct Answer
    A. 1880: Uruguay Wins 1st World Cup
    Explanation
    The Uruguay winning the 1st World Cup in 1880 is not correctly matched. The first World Cup was held in 1930, and Uruguay was indeed the winner of that tournament. However, the year mentioned in the question, 1880, is incorrect.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1865: Hemingway Pens For Whom The Bell Tolls

    • 1871: Indian Appropriation Act Passed By Congress

    • 1831: Virginia Slave Nat Turner Leads A Uprising

    • 1862: Union And Confederate Armies Battle At Shiloh

    Correct Answer
    A. 1865: Hemingway Pens For Whom The Bell Tolls
  • 14. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1999: John F. Kennedy Jr. Dies In Plane Crash

    • 1942: Nazi Troops Invade Soviet Russia

    • 1853: Henry David Thoreau Pens Walden

    • 1820: U.S. Senate Passes The Missouri Compromise

    Correct Answer
    A. 1942: Nazi Troops Invade Soviet Russia
  • 15. 

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in which year?

    • 1969

    • 1968

    • 1967

    • 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. 1968
    Explanation
    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. This tragic event occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for equality and justice for African Americans. His assassination had a profound impact on the civil rights movement and the nation as a whole.

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  • 16. 

    Which U.S. state was established in 1896?

    • Arizona

    • Washington

    • Oregon

    • New Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    Washington was established as a state in 1889, not 1896.

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  • 17. 

    What was the name of the hotel used extensively by journalists during the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?

    • International

    • United

    • Worldlodge

    • Intercontinental

    Correct Answer
    A. Intercontinental
    Explanation
    During the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, journalists extensively used the Intercontinental hotel.

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  • 18. 

    What country's counter-terrorism group is called the GIGN?

    • USA

    • France

    • Italy

    • Japan

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    The correct answer is France. The GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale) is the counter-terrorism group of France. They are known for their expertise in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, and providing security for high-profile events. The GIGN has been involved in numerous successful operations both domestically and internationally and is considered one of the elite counter-terrorism units in the world.

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  • 19. 

    Which U.S. President was the only one to be pictured on a coin while still in office?

    • Dwight Eisenhower

    • Richard Nixon

    • Calvin Coolidge

    • George Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Calvin Coolidge
    Explanation
    Calvin Coolidge is the correct answer because he was the only U.S. President to be pictured on a coin while still in office. Coolidge appeared on the 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence half dollar coin, which was released during his presidency. This coin was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Therefore, Coolidge holds the distinction of being the only President to have his image appear on a coin while serving as President.

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  • 20. 

    Which of these years/events is not correctly matched?

    • 2001: Timothy Mcveigh Is Executed

    • 1814: "The Star-Spangled Baner" Written

    • 1838: Mann Publishes Death In Venice

    • 1830: President Jackson Signs Indian Removal Act

    Correct Answer
    A. 1838: Mann Publishes Death In Venice
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1838: Mann Publishes Death In Venice. This is because Thomas Mann, the author of Death in Venice, actually published the novella in 1912, not in 1838.

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  • 21. 

    Why did Henry Ford produce the Model T only in black?

    • It Was His Favorite Color

    • His Wife Insisted On It

    • It Was The Quickest To Dry

    • It Was The Only Paint Color Available

    Correct Answer
    A. It Was The Quickest To Dry
    Explanation
    Henry Ford produced the Model T only in black because it was the quickest color to dry. This allowed for a more efficient production process, as the cars could be painted and assembled more quickly. By limiting the color options, Ford was able to streamline the manufacturing process and increase productivity.

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