Can You Answer These World History Questions? Part- II

The Jefferson is a national historic landmark and a charter member of Historic Hotels of America in Richmond, Virginia.

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.

The Christian Science Monitor was actually founded in 1908, not 1833.

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.

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.

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

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.

The National Audubon Society was actually founded in 1905, not in 1966. Therefore, the year/event is not correctly matched.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Washington was established as a state in 1889, not 1896.

During the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, journalists extensively used the Intercontinental hotel.

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.

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.

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.

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.