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Quiz World War II

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Which German general was also known by the nickname Desert Fox?

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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What date is considered the start of World War II?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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What was the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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To where did Roald Amundsen lead a successful expedition in 1911?

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Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)?

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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Which battle marked the turning point of the American Civil War?

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Which Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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Emiliano Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolt in the state of Morelos and a key figure in the 1910-1920 revolution of which country?

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Aristotle was a student of which famous Greek orator and philosopher?

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