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Quiz: John F. Kennedy

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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Historical Challenge: Can You Conquer the Past?

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History Quiz

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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Which famous French painter is known for the series of paintings named "Water Lilies"?

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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

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Which daughter of Chief Powhatan was the first Native American to be honoured on a U.S. postage stamp?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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About which President was Walt Whitman’s poem Oh Captain, My Captain written?

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

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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Which piece of legislation prohibited racial segregation in public places in the United States?

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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

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