26 Historical Events and Wars That Shaped the World

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How well do you know the events that have shaped our world? Dive into this historical events quiz to test your knowledge and uncover stories that changed the course of history. These significant moments are more than just dates on a timeline; they are pivots in humanity’s narrative. Understanding these events gives us insight into societal transformations and global shifts.

Wars have not only brought destruction but have also led to innovation and change. From ancient battles to modern conflicts, each has left its mark on our world. Great leaders and powerful movements rose from these times, redefining borders and ideologies.

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Which country adopted the Weimar Constitution in 1919?

Norway

United Kingdom

France

Germany

In which century was the Magna Carta signed?

13th

15th

14th

12th

What was the name of the policy to try to contain WW2 by agreeing to some of Hitler’s demands?

Aggravation

Accordant

Appeasement

Alliteration

In which century was the Wall Street Crash?

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20th

17th

19th

Which European island was awarded the George Cross for bravery in 1942?

Mallorca

Crete

Malta

Sicily

The Battle of Kursk was part of which larger conflict?

American Civil War

Spanish Civil War

World War 1

World War 2

Maximilien Robespierre led which country at the end of the 18th century?

Italy

France

Spain

Greece

Who fought the 100 years war?

France and Spain

America and Russia

England and Scotland

England and France

Who led the 1745 Jacobite rebellion?

Catherine the Great

Boudica

Bonnie Prince Charlie

George III

In what year did the Tudor Age begin?

1665

1485

1575

1795

In which European country have the most major land battles been fought?

France

Belgium

Holland

Netherlands

Victorian killer Jack the Ripper haunted the streets of which city?

Paris

New York

London

Dublin

Who was the last of the British Stuart monarchs?

Henry VIII

William II

Anne

Elizabeth I

Paul Revere was famous for warning the residents of which US city that the British were coming?

New York

Chicago

Boston

Washington DC

Who was US President during the First World War?

Herbert Hoover

Woodrow Wilson

William Taft

Calvin Coolidge

What was the name of the investment plan to help Europe recover from WW2?

Marshall

Melbourne

Montgomery

McDonald

The Battle of Midway was a sea battle during which war?

World War 1

Crimean War

American Civil War

World War 2

In which country was the longbow invented?

Ireland

Scotland

Wales

England

In which century did the Boston Tea Party occur?

17th

20th

18th

19th

In which century did Henry V fight at Agincourt?

17th

15th

19th

21st

For how many years was Leonid Brezhnev leader of the Soviet Union?

38 years

8 years

28 years

18 years

1980 saw shipyard workers in Gdansk in which country go on strike?

Poland

Germany

Russia

Netherlands

In what year was US President Abraham Lincoln born?

1809

1813

1800

1822

In which harbor did the Mary Rose sink in 1545?

Portsmouth

Plymouth

Southampton

Dover

In 1958, Fidel Castro overthrew President Batista in which country?

Cuba

Peru

Jamaica

Argentina

In which century was the Norman Conquest of England?

11th

17th

15th

13th

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