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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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History Quiz

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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Which event is considered the start of the American Civil War?

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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What was the Viking name for the region in northern France that they settled and ruled?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Who is the author of the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", which is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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

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Which of the following was a significant city founded by Alexander the Great?

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

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