History Quiz – Test 20
History quiz, test 20 of 21: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 191
Which ancient city was famously known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires' during the medieval period?
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Correct answer: Prague
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Question 192
What was the primary cause of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989?
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Correct answer: Widespread public protests for democracy in East Germany
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Question 193
Which French city was the birthplace of the Impressionist movement in the 19th century?
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Correct answer: Paris
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Question 194
What was the name of the first man to walk on the moon?
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Correct answer: Neil Armstrong
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Question 195
What was the name of the ship that famously sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912?
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Correct answer: RMS Titanic
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Question 196
What was the primary language of the Roman Empire during its peak?
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Correct answer: Latin
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Question 197
What year did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
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Correct answer: 1776
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Question 198
What year was the Magna Carta signed, which limited the powers of the English monarchy?
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Correct answer: 1215
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Question 199
Which document, signed in 1215, is considered a foundational symbol of democracy and limited the powers of the king in England?
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Correct answer: Magna Carta
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Question 200
Which ancient civilization is known for the development of writing systems around 3200 BC?
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Correct answer: Sumerians